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Long-term adaptation — AQA GCSE Physical Education Definition | GradeGen

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Long-term adaptation

GCSE Physical Education · key term

Long-term adaptation

Definition

A lasting change in the body that develops through regular exercise over months or years.

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AQA GCSE Physical Education · 8582

Paper 1

Revise: Long-term effects of exercise

AQA Physical Education past papers

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