Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale Flashcards
What is another name for the RPE scales?
Borg scales
What are the two main RPE scales?
original 6-20 scale and revised 0-10 scale
On the Original RPE scale what number correlates to very, very light exertion?
What number represents the same level of exertion on the revised scale?
7
.5
On the Original RPE scale what number correlates to somewhat hard exertion?
What number represents the same level of exertion on the revised scale?
13
4
On the Original RPE scale what number correlates to fairly light exertion?
What number represents the same level of exertion on the revised scale?
11
3
On the Original RPE scale what number correlates to very, very hard exertion?
What number represents the same level of exertion on the revised scale?
19
10
On the Original RPE scale what number correlates to very light exertion?
What number represents the same level of exertion on the revised scale?
9
1
On the Original RPE scale what number correlates to very hard exertion?
What number represents the same level of exertion on the revised scale?
17
7
On the Original RPE scale what number correlates to hard exertion?
What number represents the same level of exertion on the revised scale?
15
5
Which RPE represents roughly 70% of maximum heart rate during exercise on a treadmill or cycle ergometer?
13-14
What RPE level is the upper limit of prescribed training heart rates in early cardiac rehab?
11-13
When can RPE be used to prescribe exercise intensity?
- when ability to measure HR is compromised
- if a patient begins exercise program without a preliminary exercise test
- when HR response to exercise is compromised (cardiac transplant)
- physical activity other than cardiorespiratory endurance activity are assessed
