RPE: Rating of Perceived Exertion

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

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.

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).

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Other

License Type

BY-NC-ND

Resource Provider other

Vivo Phys - Evan Matthews

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

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

Comments or Notes

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

Approved Date

2023-01-10

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