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Pensamiento Psicológico
Print version ISSN 1657-8961
Abstract
CHACON-ARAYA, Yamileth et al. Predicting Exertion from Metabolic, Physiological and Cognitive Variables in Older Adults. Pensam. psicol. [online]. 2020, vol.18, n.2, pp.58-70. Epub Dec 30, 2020. ISSN 1657-8961. https://doi.org/10.11144/javerianacali.ppsi18-2.pemp.
Objective.
To determine the association between perceived exertion (RPE) and physiological variables and to determine the predictive factors of RPE during submaximal and maximal exertion in older adults.
Method.
Older adults from Kansas (n = 100) and Costa Rica (n = 79) performed a submaximal and maximal stress test. RPE, education level and a total score of cognitive function (CFTS) were collected. Correlation and multiple regression analyses were computed using RPE as the criterion variable and oxygen consumption (VO2), respiratory exchange ratio (RER), CFTS and education level as predictors.
Results.
There was a significant correlation between VEP and RER (r = 0.22, p = 0.029) at maximal exertion. The RPE predictors for women were VO2, RER, and CFTS at different stages of the test. For men, VEP was predicted by RER, education level, and VO2 at different stages.
Conclusion.
Metabolic and physiological variables predicted RPE in older adults. Age, cognition, and heart rate were unrelated to RPE at maximal exertion, and RER predicted RPE scores during submaximal and maximal exertion.
Keywords : Perception; respiration; older adults; testing.
