physical activity index

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • 0-2 Inactive

  • 3-5 Occasional - regular walking or recreational activity only

  • 6-8 Light - more frequent recreational activity or vigorous exercise less than once a week

  • 9-12 Moderate - cycling or very frequent recreational activity or sporting activity once a week

  • 13-20 Moderately vigorous - sporting activity at least once a week or frequent cycling, plus frequent recreational activities or walking; or frequent sporting activity only

  • > 21 Vigorous - very frequent sporting exercise or frequent sporting exercise plus other recreational activities