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Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE): the relationship with activity measured by a portable accelerometer
1Department of Kinesiology, University of Illinois 61801, USA.
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|March 22, 2000
Summary
The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) is a valid tool for measuring physical activity in older adults. PASE scores showed significant correlation with accelerometer data in healthy adults aged 67-80.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Exercise Science
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Assessing physical activity in older adults is crucial for health management.
- The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) is a commonly used self-report questionnaire.
- Validation of PASE against objective measures is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the validity of the PASE.
- To compare PASE scores with objective physical activity measurements.
Main Methods:
- Twenty healthy adults aged 67-80 years participated.
- Physical activity was monitored for 3 days using a portable accelerometer (CSA).
- PASE scores were collected post-monitoring and correlated with accelerometer data.
Main Results:
- PASE scores demonstrated a significant positive correlation with average 3-day accelerometer readings (r = 0.49, p < 0.05).
- This correlation was even stronger in participants over 70 years old (r = 0.64, p < 0.5).
Conclusions:
- The findings support the validity of the PASE.
- PASE is a reliable tool for assessing physical activity in older populations.