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Physical Activity and Exercise Intensity Terminology

The evidence supporting the many beneficial effects of physical activity, including exercise, is overwhelming. However, one factor hampering research and limiting the adoption of these recommendations is the inconsistent use of terminology associated with different exercise intensities. In this…

About this course

This is the full version of the course. For ACSM National Members who wish to view the presentation only for free (with no CECs), please click here: Physical Activity and Exercise Intensity Terminology - Presentation Only (FREE with Membership) | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

What you will learn

  • To understand why the adoption of standard physical activity and exercise terminology is important
  • To propose and justify a standard terminology for physical activity and exercise intensities (and descriptors for the associated perception of effort)
  • To explain different methods to determine and monitor the different exercise intensities

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