3.2 - Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
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What is the Borg Scale range?
💡 Hint: Think about the numbers on a scale and what they represent.
What does a rating of 10 on the OMNI Scale indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the highest level of effort you can give.
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What is the Borg Scale intended to measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what RPE stands for.
The OMNI Scale ranges from 0 to what number?
💡 Hint: Think about the scale defined for younger individuals.
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An athlete has a resting heart rate of 60 bpm. During a workout, they rate their RPE as 15 using the Borg Scale. What would their approximate heart rate be?
💡 Hint: Use the correlation between the Borg Scale and heart rates.
You are training a young athlete who consistently rates their effort at 3 on the OMNI Scale. What can you infer about their level of exertion and how should you adjust their workout?
💡 Hint: Consider whether their effort is aligned with their training goals.
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