Roy Price, Nutritionist & Dietitian

Physical Activity Rating

Adapted from: Khomko, N., Ling, M., Nguyen, T., Ong, K., Su, S., Hsu-Hage, B., Healthy Eating & Healthy Living, Prevention of Diabetes, for women with a history of diabetes in pregnancy. Melbourne: Chinese Health Foundation of Australia, 1998.

Your answers to the following 10 questions are used to calculate a Physical Activity Rating score.  Your score, calculated automatically when you click on the Result button below, will give you a reliable indication of the amount of exercise in your current lifestyle.  A score below 19 indicates that the exercise you obtain in your current lifestyle is less than desirable, which places your long term health at risk.  A score below 19 also indicates that you might benefit from advice from and an EthiCal Nutrition counsellor.

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Question 1.
Do you take the stairs instead of the lift?

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always
sometimes
never, or hardly ever
don't have access to stairs

Question 2.
Do you ever walk or ride a bike instead of driving?

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always
sometimes
never, or hardly ever.

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Question 3.
Do you ever go for a walk at lunchtime?

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always
sometimes
never, or hardly ever.

Question 4.
How many organised sport activities do you participate in?

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three or more
two
one
none

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Question 5.
How many hours per week would you spend participating in organised team, individual sport or physical activity?

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more than 2 hours.
one to two hours
less than one hour
zero

Question 6.
How many days per week would you exercise moderately for at least 30 minutes? (Moderate exercise means energetic activity that does not leave you out of breath)

every day
almost every day
2-3 days per week
once a week
rarely or never

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Question 7.
How many days per week would you exercise vigorously for a minimum of 20 minutes?

every day.
almost every day
2-3 days per week
once a week
rarely or never

Question 8.
How would you describe the activity levels in your daily occupation?

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highly active
moderately active
slightly active
sedentary

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Question 9.
How would you describe the activity levels in your overall lifestyle?

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highly active.
moderately active.
slightly active
sedentary

Question 10.
If you had a spare afternoon, would you most likely (tick one response only);

play a high intensity sport (eg: tennis, squash, aerobics, running, cycling)
play a moderate intensity sport (eg: golf, bowling, lawn bowls)
do gardening or go for a walk
do housework or domestic chores
read a book, or sit and relax, or sleep

HOW DID YOU SCORE?

Your score explained.

Physical Activity Score:

Rating:

 
1-9 points Poor
(you need help)
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10-18 points Fair
(you need help)
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19-28 points Good  

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