Edexcel GCSE Physical Education · 1PE0
Specification 1.4.5, 1.1.1, 1.1.4, 1.2.1 · Paper 1, Paper 2
A condition in which bones become weaker and more fragile, increasing the risk of fractures.
Revise: Long-term effects of exerciseBones respond by increasing their mineral content and becoming denser and stronger. This reduces the risk of fractures and helps protect against osteoporosis, a condition that makes bones fragile. Exercise strengthens bones rather than making them longer.
- Revise: Physical health benefits
A condition in which bones become weaker and more likely to fracture.