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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 436

A student wants to investigate the effects of a 10-week aerobic training program on perceived exertion levels during standardised exercise tasks.

Outline ONE appropriate data collection method for this investigation and explain why it would be suitable.   (3 marks)

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  • A Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale survey would be appropriate as it provides standardised numerical ratings (6-20 scale) of subjective exertion levels during exercise tasks.
  • This method is suitable because perceived exertion cannot be directly observed but can be quantified through structured self-reporting..
  • Therefore, it enables consistent measurement across all participants and provides reliable data for comparing perceived exertion levels before, during and after the training program.
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Sample Answer

  • A Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale survey would be appropriate as it provides standardised numerical ratings (6-20 scale) of subjective exertion levels during exercise tasks.
  • This method is suitable because perceived exertion cannot be directly observed but can be quantified through structured self-reporting..
  • Therefore, it enables consistent measurement across all participants and provides reliable data for comparing perceived exertion levels before, during and after the training program.