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The use of session-RPE method for quantifying training load in diving.
Carlo Minganti1, Laura Capranica, Romain Meeusen
1Experimental and Clinical Medicine Department, University of Magna Graecia, Catanzaro, Italy.
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
|September 14, 2011
Summary
Session rating of perceived exertion (session-RPE) effectively quantifies internal training load in elite divers. This method provides a reliable way to monitor training intensity for divers during various training sessions.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Diving Performance
Background:
- Monitoring internal training load is crucial for optimizing athletic performance and preventing overtraining.
- Diving requires precise training load management due to its technical demands and physiological stressors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of session rating of perceived exertion (session-RPE) in assessing internal training load among elite divers.
- To establish session-RPE as a viable tool for monitoring divers' training intensity.
Main Methods:
- Six elite divers (3 male, 3 female) participated in the study.
- Divers underwent six training sessions including 1m and 3m springboard dives.
- Internal training load was measured using the Edwards summated heart rate zone method, session-RPE (CR-10 Borg scale and VAS).
Main Results:
- Strong correlations were observed between session-RPE (CR-10 and VAS) and the Edwards method for both training sessions and individual divers.
- Correlation coefficients (r) ranged from 0.71-0.96, and R-squared values ranged from 0.50-0.92 (P < 0.01).
Conclusions:
- Session-RPE is a practical and effective method for quantifying internal training load in elite divers.
- This finding supports the use of session-RPE in divers' training monitoring protocols.
