Evaluation of Physical Activity Measures Used in Middle-Aged Women

Kelley Pettee Gabriel; James J. McClain; Chong D. Lee; Pamela D. Swan; Brent A. Alvar; Melanie Mitros; Barbara E. Ainsworth

doi:10.1249/mss.0b013e31819b2482

Abstract

The PAQ evaluated in this study were shown to be reliable and associated with PA and physical fitness measures. Current findings support the utility of these PAQ for PA assessment in research studies of middle-aged women.

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Physical activityGerontologyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMedicine

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Year: 2009
Type: article
Volume: 41
Issue: 7
Pages: 1403-1412
Citations: 102
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                                    Kelley Pettee Gabriel, 
                                
                                    James J. McClain, 
                                
                                    Chong D. Lee
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2009). 
                            Evaluation of Physical Activity Measures Used in Middle-Aged Women. 
                            Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
                            , 41
                            (7)
                            , 1403-1412.
                            https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e31819b2482
                        

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DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e31819b2482