Physical Activity – Single Item

PA-1Physical Health

3 items

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

Scoring

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)

#1likert

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

15 · "Not at all active" → "Very active"

#2choice

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

#3likert

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

110 · "Very light" → "Maximum effort"

Use this scale in your own ESM/EMA study — embed it as a survey within SMAAT.