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A simple method to assess exercise behavior in the community.

G Godin, R J Shephard

    Canadian Journal of Applied Sport Sciences. Journal Canadien Des Sciences Appliquees Au Sport
    |September 1, 1985
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    This study validated a simple questionnaire for assessing leisure time physical activity. The questionnaire shows potential for tracking exercise behavior changes in community health programs.

    Area of Science:

    • Exercise Physiology
    • Public Health Research
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Assessing leisure time physical activity is crucial for public health.
    • Existing methods may be complex or time-consuming.
    • A simple, reliable tool is needed for large-scale health promotion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the reliability and concurrent validity of a simple questionnaire for leisure time physical activity.
    • To determine if the questionnaire can accurately reflect physical fitness levels.
    • To assess its utility in monitoring exercise behavior changes.

    Main Methods:

    • 306 healthy adults completed the questionnaire.
    • Body fat (BF) and maximum oxygen intake (VO2 max) were measured as validity criteria.

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  • Statistical analyses included correlation and discriminant function analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • VO2 max (percentile) correlated strongest with reported strenuous exercise (r = 0.35).
    • Discriminant functions correctly classified 69% of subjects for VO2 max and 66% for BF.
    • Reliability coefficients for discriminant functions were high (0.83 for VO2 max, 0.85 for BF).

    Conclusions:

    • The simple questionnaire demonstrates potential value for assessing leisure time physical activity.
    • It can be used to examine exercise behavior changes in health promotion programs.
    • This tool offers a practical approach for community-level fitness monitoring.