Focus: Perceived Exertion and Weekly Fitness Logs

  1. PE 11/12 Calendar – The calendar is on the top of the PE 11/12 Teams page. The class will be meeting on Monday and Wednesday’s, 8:00 am to 9:00 am, Friday’s will be used as a flex time period. Please check the calendar for updates to the schedule. Stay organised and stay active.
  2. Perceived Exertion – In the Fitness channel on PE 11/12 Teams, under files, is a document that outlines perceived exertion. Please review this document, it has important information about rating your personal exertion. This document will walk you through:
    1. What is perceived exertion?
    2. Why is perceived exertion important?
    3. How can I measure my perceived exertion?
    4. How can I use the Riverside Perceived Exertion Scale?
  3. Fitness Logs – We want all our Rapids to stay safe and healthy. We are strongly encouraging at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activity per day, for a total of 150 minutes per week. That is your goal. Your challenge is simple. Stay active. Honestly and accurately self-assess and record your activity. What does the challenge look like:
    1. Go to the Fitness channel on your PE 11/12 Teams page
    2. Find the workouts that are being provided each Monday, Wednesday and Friday (these are going to change week to week, we will make them interesting, challenging and fun).
    3. Complete the workout to the best of your ability
    4. Complete the activity log on your Fitness channel after your workout is done. Use the RPE to self-assess yourself.
    5. DONE