Table 4. Correlation analysis between external and internal load parameters in Brazilian soccer referees during official matches. (Pearson’s product-moment).
Session RPE TL Edwards’ TL
Total distance covered (m) . .38 . .22
Distance covered at 90-100% HRmax (m) . .62 a,* . .94 a,**
Maximal speed (km·h-1) . .54 a,* . .31
= significant correlation;
= Large correlation according to Hopkins et al. 2009;
= Nearly perfect correlation according to Hopkins et al. 2009.