The following questions were asked in regards to their physical activity over the past week. Students were asked to select how many days in the last week they had done any of the following exercise types: moderate, vigorous, or strength training.1
The following three questions were asked in regards to participants physical activity over the past 7 days (n=125, 91% of 137 reporting).:
Figure 9.1: Weekly Physical Activity
Days Per Week | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Moderate Exercise | 58 (46.4%) | 18 (14.4%) | 18 (14.4%) | 16 (12.8%) | 5 (4.0%) | 4 (3.2%) | 3 (2.4%) | 3 (2.4%) |
Strength Training | 90 (72.0%) | 12 (9.6%) | 6 (4.8%) | 3 (2.4%) | 6 (4.8%) | 3 (2.4%) | 1 (0.8%) | 4 (3.2%) |
Vigorous Training | 76 (60.8%) | 18 (14.4%) | 14 (11.2%) | 8 (6.4%) | 3 (2.4%) | 3 (2.4%) | 1 (0.8%) | 2 (1.6%) |
Table 9.1: Weekly Physical Activity Breakdown
How often did you do moderate-intensity cardio or aerobic exercise (caused a noticeable increase in heart rate, such as brisk walk) for at least 30 minutes? (n=125, 91% of 137 reporting).
How often did you do 8-10 strength training exercises (such as resistance weight machines) for at least 8 repetitions each? (n=125, 91% of 137 reporting).
How often did you do vigorous-intensity cardio or aerobic exercise (caused large increases in breathing or heart rate, such as jogging) for at least 20 minutes? (n=125, 91% of 137 reporting).
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These questions were developed based on the Surgeon General’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults who recommend: 150 minutes to 300 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise, 75 minutes to 150 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. They also recommend strength-training activities on 2 or more days a week.↩︎