An assessment of self-reported physical activity instruments in young people for population surveillance: Project ALPHA.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The assessment of physical activity is an essential part of understanding patterns and influences of behaviour, designing interventions, and undertaking population surveillance and monitoring, but it is particularly problematic when using self-report instruments with young people. This study reviewed available self-report physical activity instruments developed for use with children and adolescents to assess their suitability and feasibility for use in population surveillance systems, particularly in Europe.

Methods

Systematic searches and review, supplemented by expert panel assessment.

Results

Papers (n=437) were assessed as potentially relevant; 89 physical activity measures were identified with 20 activity-based measures receiving detailed assessment. T

SUBMITTER: Biddle SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3019119 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature