Name:______________________
Exercise Intensity: Using the RPE Scale
Directions: Set a goal on the RPE scale and make adjustments to exercise intensity while
participating in a fitness activity.
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale - A scale of 1-10 that allows a person to
measure how hard they believe they are exercising; the range goes from “no effort” to
“max effort” and is associated with the intensity of exercise.
If you are at level 10, you probably can
exercise for only a short period of time.
A good RPE range for beginning
exercisers is between levels 3 and 5.
If you are working at level 0, it should be
very easy.
1. What is your goal for your RPE today during our class? You may choose one
number or a range of up to three numbers.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2. How will you adjust if your RPE is lower than your goal?
I will make sure that I will work harder
3. How will you adjust if your RPE is higher than your goal?
I will make sure to make it stay like that.
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RPE Scale Record Sheet and Reflection
Name of Exercise: Push-ups RPE Rating: Justification: Push ups can be
6 challenging for the body and hard
Name of Exercise: Pull ups RPE Rating: Justification: Pull ups can be hard to do
7 if you have done other work-outs.
Name of Exercise: Planks RPE Rating: Justification: Very easy, all you have to
3 do is hold it
Name of Exercise: Sit ups RPE Rating: Justification: Works on the abdomin
6
Name of Exercise: Jumping jacks RPE Rating: Justification: Works on the arms and
5 legs
1. Were you able to meet and maintain your RPE goal throughout today’s exercise? Why or why not?
Yes No Why: Because I like to work outside the comfort zone.
2. How can you use the RPE scale to adjust your activity and fitness intensity?
How I can use RPE scale to adjust my activities and fitness intseity is to add more per week.
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