International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form
IPAQ-SFPhysical Activity Level
7 items
2003
α N/A (test-retest reliability 0.76–0.97)
Free
Craig, C.L., Marshall, A.L., Sjöström, M., Bauman, A.E., Booth, M.L., Ainsworth, B.E., et al.
What it measures
The most widely used self-report measure of physical activity in epidemiological and health research. Calculates total physical activity in MET-minutes/week and classifies respondents as Low, Moderate, or High activity level. Used extensively in public health, intervention, and clinical research.
Representative items
- During the last 7 days, on how many days did you do vigorous physical activities like heavy lifting, digging, aerobics, or fast bicycling?
- How much time did you usually spend doing vigorous physical activities on one of those days?
- During the last 7 days, on how many days did you walk for at least 10 minutes at a time?
- During the last 7 days, how much time did you spend sitting on a week day?
Citation
Craig, C.L., Marshall, A.L., Sjöström, M., Bauman, A.E., Booth, M.L., Ainsworth, B.E., et al. (2003). International Physical Activity Questionnaire: 12-country reliability and validity. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 35(8), 1381–1395.