Chapter 2: Physical Activity Epidemiology

Self-report measures

questionnaires, interviews, and daily activity logs
▪ The most widely used method to measure PA
▪ Relatively little time is needed
▪ Minimal financial investment needed

Wearable measures

mechanical and electronic devices such as:
smartphones etc.
▪ Provide direct measure of intensity and duration, and indirect measures of energy expenditure
▪ Less susceptible to biases

Men; women

______ tend to engage in more vigorous-
intense activity as well as more muscular
strength and endurance activities than
______.

White adults are more likey to have the financial capability and resources to engage in exercise

What is the possible explanation of these percentages of physical activity participation across racial and ethnic groups
in the USA

“▪ 45% of Hispanic Adults
▪ 55% of White Adults
▪ 43% of African American Adults "?

35-55%

What percentage of adults is considered insufficiently active ?

Cellphone usage increased

Why does the activity level of young adults decrease?

False

People with a disability or chronic disease are
insufficiently healthy to participate in exercise.

other Countries are able to give universal health care to their people due to their lack of diversity

Whats one reason why Universal healthcare work in other countries but not in the USA?

Direct observation

viewing exercise behavior

examples of indirect and direct observation

A fitness leader records participants’ attendance at an exercise class

indirect observation

viewing a recorded behavior

• These groups are far less active

• They’re put at risk for secondary psychological and physical health problems

What happens when a society thinks those with disabilities and illnesses can’t participate in exercise?