Paffenbarger Physical Activity Questionnaire

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Measure Definition:

The Paffenbarger questionnaire is a commonly-used, self-reported measure of leisure-time physical activity. 

Construct:

Physical Activity

Construct Definition (and Source):

Any form of exercise or movement. Physical activity may include planned activity such as walking, running, basketball, or other sports. Physical activity may also include other daily activities such as household chores, yard work, walking the dog, etc. (NCI)

Selected References

Citation	PubMed ID
Paffenbarger, R. S., Jr, Wing, A. L., & Hyde, R. T. (1978). Physical activity as an index of heart attack risk in college alumni. American journal of epidemiology, 108(3), 161–175. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a112608	707484

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