Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
Volume 7, Issue 2, Supplement , Pages S11-S17, 2009

Perceived Exertion: Recent Advances and Novel Applications in Children and Adults

  • Roger G. Eston

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author Roger G. Eston, School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, St Luke's Campus, Exeter EX1 2LU, UK. Tel: (44) (0)1392 264720 Fax: (44) (0)1392 264726

School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK

Article Outline

Since 2008, there have been significant advances to assess the efficacy of the ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) to predict maximal oxygen uptake or estimate the time to volitional exhaustion in adults. The principle of using the relationship of submaximal RPE values with the performance criterion of interest has also been applied successfully to estimate maximal strength in adults and children. This short note describes how these studies have further confirmed the predictive efficacy of the RPE. Potential studies which may enhance our understanding of perceived exertion in children are also described.

Keywords:  children , perceived exertion , perceptually-regulated exercise test , prediction

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PII: S1728-869X(09)60018-6

doi:10.1016/S1728-869X(09)60018-6

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
Volume 7, Issue 2, Supplement , Pages S11-S17, 2009

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