Original scientific paper
Physical activity assessment questionnaires: a lifespan review
Lidija Šoher
; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek
Daniela Čačić Kenjerić
; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek
Abstract
With a wide range of health benefits across the lifespan, throughout the decades physical activity has remained an interesting topic of many research. To gain quality and valid results on population’s physical activity levels, a high-quality measurement tool is needed. Physical activity assessment questionnaires are one of the most frequently used self-reported activity assessment tools. Choosing the
right tool can be a challenging task, so we aim to provide a general overview of frequently used questionnaires throughout the lifespan with special emphasis on those available in Croatia. We conducted a literature review on physical activity assessment questionnaires, from toddlers and pre-school to older adults. Our specific focus was on physical activity assessment questionnaires translated, validated, and available in Croatia. Regardless of limitations, questionnaires are still a widely used cost-effective tool that provides good physical activity assessment and can be used in large population studies, but there is still a great need for a consistent and reliable questionnaire. Five physical activity assessment questionnaires for different age groups available in Croatia were identified.
Questionnaires estimate general levels of physical activity in all stages of life. With vast number of existing questionnaires and continuous development of new ones, the emphasis should be on bettering existing questionnaires because the need for a reliable and validated tool for all age groups is immense.
Keywords
physical activity assessment, questionnaires, children, adolescents, adults, elderly
Hrčak ID:
277878
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Publication date:
20.12.2021.
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