Validity of Four Short Physical Activity Questionnaires in Middle-Aged Persons

2006242 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Urs Mäder · Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen SFISM

Brian Martin · Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen SFISM

Bernard Marti · Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen SFISM

Abstract

Collecting valid data on physical activity remains a challenging issue for questionnaire surveys. The IPAQ and the three other questionnaires are characterized to inform decisions about their appropriate use.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Health and Wellbeing Research Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 38, Issue 7, pp. 1255-1266

DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000227310.18902.28

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