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Short-term effect of exercise

GCSE Physical Education · key term

Short-term effect of exercise

Definition

A response of the body experienced within 36 hours after exercise.

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AQA GCSE Physical Education · 8582

Paper 1

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AQA Physical Education past papers

OCR GCSE Physical Education · J587

Paper 1

A temporary physiological response that occurs during or soon after a bout of physical activity.
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