title: Perception of physical exertion during dynamic exercise: a tribute to Professor Gunnar A. V. Borg.
abstract: A review of the physiological validation and some clinical applications of G. A. V. Borg's measure of perceived exertion for a range of physical activities and settings illustrates the widely generalized base of Dr. Borg's experimental findings and scientific insight.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh, PA 15261. donna@fsl.sched.pitt.edu
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.forename: F L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Goss
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Metz
mesh_terms: D001364:Awareness; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D005080:Exercise Test; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D010100:Oxygen / Q000378:metabolism; D010465:Perception / Q000502:physiology; D005082:Physical Exertion / Q000502:physiology; D010809:Physical Fitness; D011603:Psychophysiology; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation / Q000502:physiology; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen