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Kaiser Physical Activity Survey

In: Ainsworth BE, Sternfeld B, Richardson MT, Jackson K. Evaluation of the Kaiser Physical Activity Survey in women. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2000 Jul;32(7):1327-38.

(Section I has no specific walking/biking questions.)

Section II. Occupational Activities

  1. When you are working at your current occupation, how often do you do each of the following:
    1. Walk

Section III. Active Living Habits

This next section asks about the general level of physical activity involved in your daily routine during the past year.

  1. How many minutes a day do you usually walk and/or bicycle to and from work, school or errands?
    (<5 / >5 but <15 / >15but <30 / >30 but <45 / >45) 1-2-3-4-5
  2. Did you walk (for at least 15 minutes at a time)? 1-2-3-4-5
    (Never or less than once a month/Once a month/2-3 times a month/once a week/More than once a week)
  3. Did you bike (for at least 15 minutes at a time)? 1-2-3-4-5
    (Never or less than once a month/Once a month/2-3 times a month/once a week/More than once a week)

Active Living Index=sum(q20, q22, q23, (6-Q21))/4


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