Physical Activity – Single Item

PA-1Physical Health

3 items · Time frame: Past hour

A brief momentary and retrospective physical activity assessment battery for EMA use, covering recent activity level, type, and perceived exertion.

Usage

Items are used individually as momentary indicators. No composite score.

Citation

Adapted from the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Borg RPE scale for EMA use.

doi:10.1007/BF02310399

License: Free for research use.

Items (3)

#1likertPast hour

In the past hour, how physically active have you been?

1–5
  1. 1Not at all active
  2. 3Moderately active
  3. 5Very active
#2choicePast hour

How would you describe the type of activity in the past hour?

Sedentary (sitting, lying) · Light (walking, household tasks) · Moderate (brisk walking, cycling) · Vigorous (running, sport) · Mixed

#3likertPast hour

How much effort did physical activity require in the past hour?

1–10
  1. 1Very light
  2. 5Hard
  3. 10Maximum effort

Use this module in your own ESM/EMA study — drop it into a survey within SMAAT.

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