Loading…
Loading…
GCSE Physical Education · key term
The ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert force against a resistance.
Used by AQA and OCR
Paper 1
The amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert against a resistance.
Revise: Long-term effects of exerciseRegular weightlifting can build muscular strength, while sustained swimming can improve cardiovascular endurance. Different activities develop different components of fitness: the separate abilities that contribute to physical performance.
Paper 1
Revise: Long-Term Effects of ExerciseThe changes depend on the activity: weight training particularly develops muscular strength, while sustained activities such as swimming particularly develop the ability to exercise aerobically.
Distinguish muscular strength (force produced) from muscular endurance (repeated contractions without fatigue).
Create a free account to read GCSE Physical Education revision notes for your exam board and track your progress.