TY  - JOUR
T1  - A physical activity screening measure for use with adolescents in primary care
AU  - Prochaska JJ, Sallis JF, Long B
Y1  - 2001/05/01
N1  - 10.1001/archpedi.155.5.554
JO  - Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
SP  - 554
EP  - 559
VL  - 155
IS  - 5
N2  - Objective 
    To develop a reliable and valid physical activity screening measure for use with adolescents in primary care settings.Study Design 
    We conducted 2 studies to evaluate the test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of 6 single-item and 3 composite measures of physical activity. Modifications were based on the findings of the 2 studies, and a best measure was evaluated in study 3. Accelerometer data served as the criterion standard for tests of validity.Results 
    In study 1 (N = 250; mean age, 15 years; 56% female; 36% white), reports on the composite measures were most reliable. In study 2 (N = 57; mean age, 14 years; 65% female; 37% white), 6 of the 9 screening measures correlated significantly with accelerometer data. Subjects, however, had great difficulty reporting bouts of activity and distinguishing between intensity levels. Instead, we developed a single measure assessing accumulation of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Evaluated in study 3 (N = 148; mean age, 12 years; 65% female; 27% white), the measure was reliable (intraclass correlation, 0.77) and correlated significantly (r = 0.40, P<.001) with accelerometer data. Correct classification (63%), sensitivity (71%), and false-positive rates (40%) were reasonable.Conclusion 
    The "moderate to vigorous physical activity" screening measure is recommended for clinical practice with adolescents.
SN  - 1072-4710
M3  - doi: 10.1001/archpedi.155.5.554
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.155.5.554
ER  -