BTEC Sport- Heart Rate and Exercise Intensity

What is the correct equation to work out your maximum heart rate?

• 230-age

• 200-age

• 210-age

• 220-age

What is the maximum heart rate of a 25 year old?

• 195bpm

• 165bpm

• 200bpm

• 205bpm

What is the maximum heart rate of a 42 year old?

• 148bpm

• 178bpm

• 158bpm

• 168bpm

What is the aerobic target training zone?

• 50-80%

• 65-80%

• 60-90%

• 65-85%

How can you measure your heart rate? (select all that apply)

• Test your pulse

• Listen to your breathing rate

• Use an iWatch/FitBit

• Use a heart rate monitor

What does RPE stand for?

• Resting percentage expert

• Rating of perfect exercise

• Recycle perfect equipment

• Rate of perceived exertion

What does the Borg (6-20) scale measure?

• Exercise intensity

• Heart rate

• Aerobic endurance levels

• BMI

What is the equation used for the relationship between Rate of Percieved Exertion (RPE) and Heart rate?

• RPE x 50 = Heart rate

• Heart rate +10 = RPE

• RPE- 100 = Heart rate

• RPE x 10 = Heart rate

Colin is training at 172bpm where would you expect to see his level on the RPE Scale?

• 11

• 20

• 17

• 18

Louise is walking to work her heart rate is 111bpm, where would she be on the Borg Scale?

• 11

• 12

• 10

• 14