Intensity (Velocity) Volume (Distance) and Duration of Running Correlates Ratings of Perceived Exertion of Adult Male

Abstract

The objectives of the study were to examine the relationship between: (1) intensity (velocity) of running and ratings of perceived exertion (2) volume (distance) of running and ratings of perceived exertion (3) duration of running and ratings of perceived exertion and (4) the product of load (intensity and volume) of running and ratings of perceived exertion. For the purpose of the study, tests were conducted on 45 randomly selected male sports persons age ranging from 20 to 30 years. Cooper's twelve minute run and walk test and Borg's ratings of perceived exertion scale were administered. In the twelve minute run and walk test, the subjects were asked to run/ walk for twelve minute on 100 meters straight (marked at an interval of each 10 meters) and cover the maximum possible distance. During the test at 200 meters (mts),