scholarly journals Determining the level of physical activity estimated by the Canada Fitness Survey questionnaire using criteria of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
Alicja Kostencka ◽  
Anna Pastuszak ◽  
Krzysztof Buśko
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Vigorous Intensity ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

SummaryStudy aim: The aim of the study was to determine the weekly energy expenditure measuring MET/min/week based on data collected through the Canada Fitness Survey (CFS), according to the classification used in the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and to verify the adopted method to assess the level of physical activity in students of physical education. Material and methods: The study involved 116 female students (21.1 ± 1.6) and 276 male students (21.2 ± 1.7), studying Physical Education at Kazimierz Wielki University. Physical activity (PA) of respondents assessed using the Canada Fitness Survey was converted to energy expenditure in MET/min/week using the criteria established in the IPAQ. Body composition was assessed according to bioelectrical impedance. Results: A significantly smaller fat fraction was observed in the group of students with high physical activity (PA) (p < 0.01). In women, there was a significant relation between FAT% and all analysed characteristics of physical activity: total physical activity (TPA) – 0.274, vigorous intensity (VI) – 0.216, number of days spent on physical activity (DTPA) – 0.199 and number of days spent on vigorous intensity (DVI) – 0.202 (p < 0.05). In men, a significant relation was found between all the analysed tissue components and the adopted variables of PA (FAT% vs. TPA – 0.145, VI – 0.203, DTPA – 0.187; FATkg vs. TPA – 0.123, VI – 0.186, DTPA – 0.178; FATkg vs. DVI – 0.131). BMI significantly correlated with VI (–0.162) and DVI (–0.140), p < 0.05. Conclusions: Based on data collected using the CFS on the type and frequency of PA during a week, we can determine the level of activity in a measurable way, using the IPAQ classification. There is a significant relationship between thus determined physical activity levels and body composition in both women and men, which proves the accuracy of the adopted method of converting weekly energy expenditure to MET/min/week.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL OF FIRSTYEAR STUDENTS FROM JOZEF PILSUDSKI UNIVERSITY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN WARSAW

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (76) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Karol Gryko ◽  
Krzysztof Perkowski ◽  
Anna Kopiczko ◽  
Damian Włoch
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Intensity ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the level of declared physical activity of first-year students from Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw by using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The paper presents physical activity according to the students’ chosen degree course and sex. The study also analyzes physical activity in relation to the BMI index according to the classification by the World Health Organization (WHO). Basic procedures: The group of participants comprised 190 Physical Education (n = 115) and Sports (n = 75) students. The study was conducted in November 2015 and used the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Main findings: The results of the present study showed that the physical education students were characterized by a higher level of physical activity in each discussed type of physical activity than their peers studying sports. The study also revealed that the women showed greater physical activity than the men. It was only in vigorous-intensity physical activity that the men obtained higher results than the women. Conclusions: The male first-year students of the University of Physical Education in Warsaw prefer vigorous-intensity physical activity, and the female students prefer both moderate-intensity activities and walking. With the development of sports infrastructure and the growing number of sports services, women have become more physically active and achieve results rivaling, or at times, surpassing the results obtained by men.

Measurement of attention based on physical activity levels of secondary school students

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 474-480
Author(s):  
Nimet Haşıl Korkmaz ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young People ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Concentration Test ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

The goal of this study is to investigate whether or not the attention level of middle school students’ changes depends on their physical activity. Fourty middle-school students who have been taking education in Yalova province joined the study as a volunteer. Fifty percent of the participants are male and the others are female. The experimental and the control groups have been formed and each of these groups consisted of 10 male and 10 female students. International physical activity questionnaire short form and Burdon concentration test were used as the information gathering instruments. To compare the experimental groups with the control groups, a T-test was used for independent groups. To compare one to another participant in each group, also T-test was used for dependent groups. Using the international physical activity questionnaire short form, preliminary and final tests were applied to each participant. According to the results of the questionnaire, weekly MET values of each participant were calculated. At the beginning of the study, the Burdon concentration test applied to each participant. Our study has finished in eight weeks. The physical activity levels of the control group were kept constant and no information was given. Twenty pieces of Xiaomi-mi-band-3 smart bracelets were supplied to the experimental group and they were informed about the features of these devices. At the end of 8 weeks period, the international physical activity questionnaire short form and Burdon concentration test were applied to each participant again. According to the physical activity levels of the control group, no significant difference has been found between the results of the Burdon concentration test (p > 0.05). But according to the physical activity levels of the experimental group, a significant difference has been found between the results of the Burdon concentration test (p < 0.05). As a result, it has been observed that an increase in levels of physical activity provides an increase in concentration. In conclusion, it is seen that many students and young people have low levels of physical activity due to both lifestyle and virtual world dependence. Although there are many factors, the decrease in physical activity causes low levels of attention. The better the attention levels of our students and young people, the more successful they will be in their lives. Our study and most of the mentioned studies reveal that attention is a developable skill and a situational factor that is open to influence. Therefore, attention development in children who are directed to recreational activities should be emphasized, especially during periods of rapid physical growth. If we want our students and young people to be more successful, they should be encouraged and supported more about physical activity.

scholarly journals Criterion validity of The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) for use in clinical practice in patients with osteoarthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenth Louis Joseph ◽  
Hanne Dagfinrud ◽  
Anne Christie ◽  
Kåre Birger Hagen ◽  
Anne Therese Tveter
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Recommendations ◽  
Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Recommendations

Abstract Background To tailor physical activity treatment programs for patients with osteoarthritis, clinicians need valid and feasible measurement tools to evaluate habitual physical activity. The widely used International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) is not previously validated in patients with osteoarthritis. Purpose To assess the concurrent criterion validity of the IPAQ-SF in patients with osteoarthritis, using an accelerometer as a criterion-method. Method Patients with osteoarthritis (n = 115) were recruited at The Division of Rheumatology and Research at Diakonhjemmet Hospital (Oslo, Norway). Physical activity was measured by patients wearing an accelerometer (ActiGraph wGT3X-BT) for seven consecutive days, followed by reporting their physical activity for the past 7 days using the IPAQ-SF. Comparison of proportions that fulfilled physical activity recommendations as measured by the two methods were tested by Pearson Chi-Square analysis. Differences in physical activity levels between the IPAQ-SF and the accelerometer were analyzed with Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test and Spearman rank correlation test. Bland-Altman plots were used to visualize the concurrent criterion validity for total- and intensity-specific physical activity levels. Results In total, 93 patients provided complete physical activity data, mean (SD) age was 65 (8.7) years, 87% were women. According to the IPAQ-SF, 57% of the patients fulfilled the minimum physical activity recommendations compared to 31% according to the accelerometer (p = 0.043). When comparing the IPAQ-SF to the accelerometer we found significant under-reporting of total physical activity MET-minutes (p = < 0.001), sitting (p = < 0.001) and walking (p < 0.001), and significant over-reporting of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (p < 0.001). For the different physical activity levels, correlations between the IPAQ-SF and the accelerometer ranged from rho 0.106 to 0.462. The Bland-Altman plots indicated an increased divergence between the two methods with increasing time spent on moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity. Conclusion Physical activity is a core treatment of osteoarthritis. Our finding that patients tend to over-report activity of higher intensity and under-report low-intensity activity and sitting-time is of clinical importance. We conclude that the concurrent criterion validity of the IPAQ-SF was weak in patients with osteoarthritis.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS BEFORE AND DURING SCHOOL SUSPENSION BROUGHT BY THE COVID-19 QUARANTINE

2020 ◽  
pp. 475
Author(s):  
Javier Arturo Hall-López
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Suspension ◽  
Percentage Difference ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

The aim of this paper was to compare the physical activity (PA) levels in physical education (PE) teachers before and during school suspension brought by the COVID-19 quarantine. Thirty-seven PE teachers participated in the descriptive cross-sectional comparative methodological design study. In order to evaluate the PA levels, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was applied. As a statistical method, the equality of variance was calculated using the Student t test for independent samples. The results revealed less total PA MET-minutes/week in PE teachers (p=.005), with a percentage difference of 69.8 Δ%, during the COVID-19 quarantine compared to the state before the COVID-19 pandemic. PE teachers are considered professionals who help public health by reducing sedentary lifestyle in society. In that context, decrement in PA level, i.e., their inactivity determined during the COVID-19 pandemic is unacceptable.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS IN FEMALE STUDENTS OF TERNOPIL STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. V. Popovych ◽  
J. Bergier ◽  
O. M. Sopel ◽  
L. S. Tsybulska ◽  
M. M. Korda
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Human Organism ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
High Level ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Background. Lifestyle is one of the major factors in the optimal development of systems and functions of human organism and health. The appropriate level of physical activity is the integral component of a healthy lifestyle.Objective. The study was aimed to investigate the level of physical activity of the female students of Medical University.Methods. We applied the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) in the long version as a research method.Results. The study was conducted among 333 female students of Medical University of the first, second and third year of study. Detailed International Physical Activity Questionnaire evaluating physical activity, such as work, housework, sport, and physical activity during leisure time, was completed.Conclusions. The examined female students of medical university are characterized by high level of total physical activity. Place of residence during the studies does not differentiate significantly the level of physical activity of female students.

scholarly journals Using Accelerometer/GPS Data to Validate a Neighborhood-Adapted Version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Levi Frehlich ◽  
Christine Friedenreich ◽  
Alberto Nettel-Aguirre ◽  
Jasper Schipperijn ◽  
Gavin R. McCormack
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Vigorous Intensity ◽  
Administrative Boundary ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Despite continued interest in neighborhood correlates of physical activity, few self-report questionnaires exist that capture neighborhood-based physical activity. Furthermore, there is little evidence about the measurement validity of self-report measures of neighborhood-based physical activity. Notably, self-reported neighborhood physical activity has not been validated against combined accelerometer and global positioning system (GPS)–assessed physical activity. Thus, the purpose of this study was to estimate the concurrent validity of a recently adapted tool for capturing self-reported neighborhood-based physical activity (i.e., the Neighborhood International Physical Activity Questionnaire; N-IPAQ). Adults (n = 75) from four Calgary (Alberta, Canada) neighborhoods wore an accelerometer and GPS monitor for 7 consecutive days after which they self-reported their physical activity from the past week using the N-IPAQ. Bland-Altman plots and Spearman correlations estimated the concurrent validity between N-IPAQ and accelerometer/GPS physical activity (estimated for the administrative boundary, 400-m and 800-m radial buffers). The mean (95% Confidence Interval [CI]) difference between the N-IPAQ and accelerometer/GPS estimated total daily minutes of physical activity differed for the 400-m (1.9 min, −26.2 to 29.9), 800-m (10.6 min, −16.0 to 37.1), and administrative boundary buffers (14.7 min, −11.5 to 41.0). The strongest Spearman correlations were found between the N-IPAQ and 800-m radial buffer accelerometer-captured vigorous-intensity physical activity (r = .41 [95% CI: .18 to .60]), and the N-IPAQ and administrative boundary accelerometer-captured vigorous-intensity physical activity (r = .43 [95% CI: .20 to .62]). Our findings suggest that the N-IPAQ provides good estimates of neighborhood-based physical activity and could be used when investigating neighborhood correlates of physical activity.

Abstract P274: Predictive Value of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire of the Aerobic Capacity in Sedentary Hypertensive Women.

Circulation ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 125 (suppl_10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Bravo ◽  
Tomás Romero ◽  
Camila X Romero ◽  
Elard Koch ◽  
Daniela Sandoval ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
P Value ◽  
Maximal Heart Rate ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Background: There is consensus in the value of assessing and counseling hypertensive patients in reference to their physical activities (PA). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) is a commonly used instrument to asses the energy expenditure (EE) through different domains of daily activity. Objectives: The main purpose of this study was to assess the relation of self-reported PA through the IPAQ and the aerobic capacity using oxygen consumption (VO 2 ) measured directly in hypertensive sedentary women. Methods: Cross-sectional study in a simple random sub-sample of 64 hypertensive women between 35 and 55 years old, without physical limitation or coronary event. PA was evaluated using the Spanish version of the IPAQ to assess the energy expenditure (EE) and PA intensity (moderate or vigorous) in different domains (work, transport, domestic, leisure). VO 2 peak was measured directly, breath to breath (Fitmate Pro®), at a submaximal (85% [85 of 100] maximal heart rate) exercise test with 25 watt/3 min load increments in a bicycle ergometer. Results: Mean age was 48.4±5.2 years. Measured peak VO 2 was 16.5±2.6 mL/Kg/min with a predicted VO 2 max of 23±3.7 mL/Kg/min, both corresponding to a sedentary level. The greater proportion of EE was observed in work and domestic domains in contrast to leisure activities that had the lowest. Over 50% (1 of 2) of the PA was done at moderate intensity. Peak VO 2 showed a direct correlation with total EE, work and domestic, and finally, with the cost in PA done at moderate intensity. Table. Relationship between self-reported PA (IPAQ) and direct measurements of VO 2 Domain or PA type IPAQ EE (MET-min/week) * EE(%) † Pearson's Correlation coefficient VO 2 peak (ml/Kg/min) p-value IPAQ total 3,613 (1,976 - 5,589) − 0.539 0.001 Work 358 (0 - 2,230) 25.4 0.577 0.001 Transport 396 (89 - 795) 15.5 −0.103 0.542 Domestic 1,465 (893 - 2,520) 47.1 0.385 0.018 Leisure 153 (0 - 664) 13.1 −0.011 0.950 Moderate 1,672 (978 - 3,275) 57.4 0.560 0.001 Vigorous 0 (0 - 1,216) 12.8 0.249 0.136 * Data expressed as median (percentiles 25 and 75) † Percentage of mean EE of the domain or PA type according to total EE. Conclusion: In sedentary hypertensive women self reported PA using IPAQ is predominantly related to domestic and work activities at moderate intensity. Work, and domestic EE or moderate intensity global PA correlated well with the peak VO 2 directly measured during a sub maximal exercise test. Thus, IPAQ appears as an adequate instrument to assess the EE of hypertensive patients and its impact on their aerobic capacity.

scholarly journals Health-enhancing physical activity among Saudi adults using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazzaa M Al-Hazzaa
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Intensity ◽  
Health Enhancing Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

AbstractObjectivesTo describe the physical activity profile of Saudi adults living in Riyadh, using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short-version telephone format.MethodsPhysical activity was assessed using the official Arabic short form of IPAQ, intended for use in telephone interview. The instrument asks for times spent in walking, moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity of at least 10 min duration. The sample consisted of 1616 Saudis, between 15 and 78 years of age, living in Riyadh. Participants were drawn from a list of names in the telephone book using a simple random method. Telephone interviews were administered during the spring of 2003 by trained male interviewers.ResultsThe final sample size was 1064 Saudi males and females (response rate of 66%), with males comprising about 66% of the respondents. Over 43% of Saudis did not participate in any type of moderate-intensity physical activity lasting for at least 10 min. More than 72% of the sample did not engage in any type of vigorous-intensity physical activity lasting for at least 10 min. The proportion of Saudis who walked for 150 min or more per week was 33.3%. Females were engaged more in moderate physical activity than males, whereas males participated more in vigorous activity compared with females. Activity levels did not show significant relationships with education level or job hours per week. Based on the three activity categories established by IPAQ, 40.6% of Saudis were inactive, 34.3% were minimally active and 25.1% were physically active. Physical inactivity increased with advancing age.ConclusionThe data suggest that the prevalence of physical inactivity among Saudis adults is relatively high. Efforts are needed to encourage Saudis to be more physically active, with the goal of increasing the proportion of Saudis engaging in health-enhancing physical activity.

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