continue. RPE >17 Check if SP understands concept of RPE. Go to
recovery only if RPE actually is >17 (exception
last 15-20 seconds)
RPE Exception:
Warm-up and Stage 1 No Exception, if RPE is greater than 17 in Warm-up or Stage 1,
go to Recovery BUT confirm that SP understands RPE. If RPE
is still greater than 17, go to recovery.
Stage 2 EXCEPTION, if RPE >17 in Stage 2, ask SP if he/she can
continue for another 15-20 seconds until the exam is completed.
Exclusions based on Data:
Resting BP and HR taken in Physician's Exam.
These measurements are used for exclusion from CV Fitness (not Pretest measurements taken in
the CV Fitness Room)
Excluded based on any of the following criteria:
SBP > 180 mmHg
DBP> 100 mmHg
HR > 100 beats per minute
Irregular Beats > 3 beats per minute