Classroom Resource

RPE: Rating of Perceived Exertion

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

7, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This video shows Dr. Evan Matthews explaining how to use the 6-20 Borg RPE (Rating of Perceived Exertion) scale. This scale is oftentimes used when assessing exercise intensity.

Content Standards

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

PE19.7.3.9
Explain how the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale can be used to determine the perception of the work effort or intensity of exercise.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Beginning Kinesiology - Level 2

PE19.BK2.3.3
Identify, target, and chart rates of perceived exertion and pacing (physical activity).

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgEHl0-IB14

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Other

Resource Provider other

Vivo Phys - Evan Matthews

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

License

License Type

BY-NC-ND

Comments or Notes

This video is a great way to introduce the topic of rates of perceived exertion.

Approved Date

2023-01-10

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type