Module 6 - Rate of Perceived Exertion

Question 1

What is an athlete’s rate of perceived exertion?

Answer 1

is the measure of how physically and mentally difficult an individual feels an exercise or activity is.

Question 2

On the RPE scale what does 1 represent?

Answer 2

Very Light Activity - Hardly any exertion.

Question 3

On the RPE scale what does 2-3 represent?

Answer 3

Light Acivity - Easy to maintain, easy to breathe, and can carry a conversation.

Question 4

On the RPE scale what does 4-6 represent?

Answer 4

Moderate Activity - Breathing heavily, somewhat uncomfortable, becoming noticeably more challenging, can hold a conversation.

Question 5

On the RPE scale what does 7-8 represent?

Answer 5

Vigorous Activity - borderline uncomfortable, short of breath, can speak a sentence.

Question 6

On the RPE scale what does 9 represent?

Answer 6

Very Hard Activity - Very difficult to maintain exercise, difficulty breathing properly, can speak a few words.

Question 7

On the RPE scale what does 10 represent?

Answer 7

Max Effort Activity - Feel impossible to keep going, completely out of breath, unable to talk.