Physical activity measurement tools among college students in intervention studies: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assessing the impact of interventions on college students' physical activity (PA) requires the use of reliable and valid measurement tools. However, the tools employed in existing studies and their respective reliability and validity are not well-documented. This review aims to systematically evaluate the PA measurement tools utilized in interventions targeting college students and to assess the quality of their measurement properties.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted across five databases (MEDLINE, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, PsycInfo) to identify studies on PA interventions among college students, using specific inclusion criteria. The screening of literature and data extraction were independently performed by two authors, focusing on the types

SUBMITTER: Peng S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11984739 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature