Perceived Functional Ability (PFA) Questionnaire/Physical Activity Rating (PA-R) Questionnaire

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PFA Questions:

Suppose you were going to exercise continuously on an indoor track for 1 mile. Which exercise pace is just right for you -- not too easy and not too hard?

Circle the appropriate number (any number 1 to 13).

1. Walking at a slow pace (18 minutes per mile or more)
2. Walking at a medium pace (16 minutes per mile)
3. Walking at a fast pace (14 minutes per mile)

How fast could you cover a distance of 3 miles and NOT become breathless or overly fatigued? Be realistic.

Circle the appropriate number (any number 1 to 13).

1. I could walk the entire distance at a slow pace (18 minutes per mile or more)
2. I could walk the entire distance at a medium pace (16 minutes per mile)
3. I could walk entire distance at a fast pace (14 minutes per mile)