![]() ![]() Physical activity status should also be assessed regularly. All other major modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, and smoking) are assessed routinely. In summary, physical activity assessment should be considered a vital health measure that is tracked regularly over time. Clearly, the assessment method adopted and implemented will vary depending on circumstances, because there is no single best instrument appropriate for every situation. The decision matrix, along with the accompanying tables, provides a mechanism for this selection that takes all of these factors into account. ![]() In combination with issues of feasibility/practicality, the availability of resources, and administration considerations, the desired outcome guides the choice of an appropriate assessment tool. The primary outcome desired is the main determining factor in the choice of physical activity assessment method. The assessment methods presented allow for a greater understanding of the vast number of options available to clinicians and researchers when trying to assess physical activity levels in their patients or participants. In the present report, we have provided a clear rationale for the importance of assessing physical activity levels, and we have documented key concepts in understanding the different dimensions, domains, and terminology associated with physical activity measurement. Risk identification, benchmarks, efficacy, and evaluation of physical activity behavior change initiatives for clinicians and researchers all require a clear understanding of how to assess physical activity. The deleterious health consequences of physical inactivity are vast, and they are of paramount clinical and research importance. ![]()
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