Term: Frequency of Physical Activity

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Classifies Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) respondents based on their average monthly frequency of physical activities lasting more than 15 minutes over a three-month period. The categories are regularly (>=12 times), occasionally (>= 4 and < 12), and infrequently (< 4).

Related terms 

• Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)

References 

• Lix L, Finlayson G, Yogendran M, Bond R, Bodnarchuk J, Soodeen R. Primary Prevention: An Examination of Data Capabilities in Manitoba (January 2005). Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2005. [Report] [Summary] (View)