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Component Description

The Physical Activity questionnaire (variable name prefix PAQ) is based on the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and provides respondent-level interview data on physical activities.

Eligible Sample

Participants aged 2 years and over were eligible. Questions asked varied by age group.

Interview Setting and Mode of Administration

PAQ was asked in the home, by trained interviewers, using the Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) system for persons 2 to 11 and 16 or more years of age. For respondents aged 12 to 15 years of age, PAQ was asked in the Mobile Examination Center (MEC).

Persons 12 years of age and older and emancipated minors were interviewed directly. A proxy provided information for survey participants who were under 12 years of age and for individuals who could not answer the questions themselves.

Data Processing and Editing

Limited editing was done on the data. Respondents who reported an average of 24 hours or more per day of activity had their time variables (PAD615, PAD630, PAD645, PAD660, PAD675, PAD680) set to missing. Users should carefully inspect the data for other values they may consider too high.

Analytic Notes

Since the data was collected as part of the household interview for respondents 2 to 11 and 16 or more years, the interview sample weights should be used in their analysis. However, if the data is merged with exam data, the exam sample weights should be used. Analysis of the questionnaire for 12 to 15 year olds should use the exam sample weights as the questionnaire was asked in the MEC.

Suggested metabolic equivalent (MET) scores for the activities listed in this file are included in Appendix 1.

Please refer to the NHANES Analytic Guidelines and the on-line NHANES Tutorial for further details on the use of sample weights and other analytic issues.

Codebook and Frequencies

SEQN - Respondent sequence number

Variable Name:
SEQN
SAS Label:
Respondent sequence number
English Text:
Respondent sequence number.
Target:
Both males and females 2 YEARS - 150 YEARS

PAQ605 - Vigorous work activity

Variable Name:
PAQ605
SAS Label:
Vigorous work activity
English Text:
Next I am going to ask you about the time {you spend/SP spends} doing different types of physical activity in a typical week. Think first about the time {you spend/he spends/she spends} doing work. Think of work as the things that {you have/he has/she has} to do such as paid or unpaid work, household chores, and yard work. Does {your/SP's} work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1366 1366
2 No 5596 6962 PAQ620
7 Refused 0 6962 PAQ620
9 Don't know 4 6966 PAQ620
. Missing 2289 9255

PAQ610 - Number of days vigorous work

Variable Name:
PAQ610
SAS Label:
Number of days vigorous work
English Text:
In a typical week, on how many days {do you/does SP} do vigorous-intensity activities as part of {your/his/her} work?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Vigorous-intensity activity causes large increases in breathing or heart rate and is done for at least 10 minutes continuously. INTERVIEWER: REMEMBER, WE ARE ONLY ASKING ABOUT WORK AND CHORES IN THIS QUESTION. (SP interview version) HARD EDIT: 1-7 (MEC interview version) HARD EDIT: LESS THAN 1 DAY OR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. ERROR MESSAGE: THE NUMBER OF DAYS SHOULD BE BETWEEN 1 AND 7. ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 7 Range of Values 1360 1360
77 Refused 0 1360 PAQ620
99 Don't know 6 1366 PAQ620
. Missing 7889 9255

PAD615 - Minutes vigorous-intensity work

Variable Name:
PAD615
SAS Label:
Minutes vigorous-intensity work
English Text:
How much time {do you/does SP} spend doing vigorous-intensity activities at work on a typical day?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Think about a typical day when {you do/he does/she does} vigorous-intensity activities during {your/his/her} work. PROBE IF NEEDED: Vigorous-intensity activity causes large increases in breathing or heart rate and is done for at least 10 minutes continuously. INTERVIEWER: REMEMBER, WE ARE ONLY ASKING ABOUT WORK AND CHORES. (SP interview version) SOFT EDIT: >4 HOURS. SOFT EDIT WORDING: INTERVIEWER, YOU HAVE RECORDED THAT THE SP SPENDS MORE THAN 4 HOURS DOING VIGOROUS-INTENSITY ACTIVITIES AT WORK ON A TYPICAL DAY. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH SP THAT OVER 4 HOURS IS CORRECT. HARD EDIT: >24 HOURS. HARD EDIT: <10 MINUTES. ENTER NUMBER OF MINUTES OR HOURS (MEC interview version) SOFT EDIT: >4 hours. ERROR MESSAGE: INTERVIEWER, YOU HAVE RECORDED THAT THE SP SPENDS MORE THAN 4 HOURS DOING VIGOROUS-INTENSITY ACTIVITIES AT WORK ON A TYPICAL DAY. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH SP THAT OVER 4 HOURS IS CORRECT. HARD EDIT: LESS THAN 10 MINUTES OR 24 HOURS OR MORE. ERROR MESSAGE: THE TIME SHOULD BE 10 MINUTES OR MORE, BUT LESS THAN 24 HOURS. ENTER NUMBER (OF MINUTES OR HOURS)
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 to 840 Range of Values 1346 1346
7777 Refused 0 1346
9999 Don't know 4 1350
. Missing 7905 9255

PAQ620 - Moderate work activity

Variable Name:
PAQ620
SAS Label:
Moderate work activity
English Text:
Does {your/SP's} work involve moderate-intensity activity that causes small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 2598 2598
2 No 4361 6959 PAQ635
7 Refused 0 6959 PAQ635
9 Don't know 6 6965 PAQ635
. Missing 2290 9255

PAQ625 - Number of days moderate work

Variable Name:
PAQ625
SAS Label:
Number of days moderate work
English Text:
In a typical week, on how many days {do you/does SP} do moderate-intensity activities as part of {your/his/her} work?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Moderate-intensity activity causes small increases in breathing or heart rate and is done for at least 10 minutes continuously. INTERVIEWER: REMEMBER, WE ARE ONLY ASKING ABOUT WORK AND CHORES. (SP interview version) HARD EDIT: 1-7. ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS (MEC interview version) HARD EDIT: LESS THAN 1 DAY OR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. ERROR MESSAGE: THE NUMBER OF DAYS SHOULD BE BETWEEN 1 AND 7. ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 7 Range of Values 2593 2593
77 Refused 0 2593 PAQ635
99 Don't know 5 2598 PAQ635
. Missing 6657 9255

PAD630 - Minutes moderate-intensity work

Variable Name:
PAD630
SAS Label:
Minutes moderate-intensity work
English Text:
How much time {do you/does SP} spend doing moderate-intensity activities at work on a typical day?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Think about a typical day when {you do/he does/she does} moderate-intensity activities during your work. PROBE IF NEEDED: Moderate-intensity activity causes small increases in breathing or heart rate and is done for at least 10 minutes continuously. INTERVIEWER: REMEMBER, WE ARE ONLY ASKING ABOUT WORK AND CHORES. (SP interview version) SOFT EDIT: >4 HOURS. SOFT EDIT WORDING: INTERVIEWER, YOU HAVE RECORDED THAT THE SP SPENDS MORE THAN 4 HOURS DOING MODERATE-INTENSITY ACTIVITIES AT WORK ON A TYPICAL DAY. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH SP THAT OVER 4 HOURS IS CORRECT. HARD EDIT: >24 HOURS. HARD EDIT: <10 MINUTES. ENTER NUMBER OF MINUTES OR HOURS (MEC interview version) SOFT EDIT: >4 hours. ERROR MESSAGE: INTERVIEWER, YOU HAVE RECORDED THAT THE SP SPENDS MORE THAN 4 HOURS DOING MODERATE-INTENSITY ACTIVITIES AT WORK ON A TYPICAL DAY. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH SP THAT OVER 4 HOURS IS CORRECT. HARD EDIT: LESS THAN 10 MINUTES OR 24 HOURS OR MORE. ERROR MESSAGE: THE TIME SHOULD BE 10 MINUTES OR MORE, BUT LESS THAN 24 HOURS. ENTER NUMBER (OF MINUTES OR HOURS)
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 to 990 Range of Values 2572 2572
7777 Refused 0 2572
9999 Don't know 11 2583
. Missing 6672 9255

PAQ635 - Walk or bicycle

Variable Name:
PAQ635
SAS Label:
Walk or bicycle
English Text:
The next questions exclude the physical activity at work that you have already mentioned. Now I would like to ask you about the usual way {you travel/SP travels} to and from places. For example to school, for shopping, to work. In a typical week {do you/does SP} walk or use a bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1786 1786
2 No 5178 6964 PAQ650
7 Refused 0 6964 PAQ650
9 Don't know 1 6965 PAQ650
. Missing 2290 9255

PAQ640 - Number of days walk or bicycle

Variable Name:
PAQ640
SAS Label:
Number of days walk or bicycle
English Text:
In a typical week, on how many days {do you/does SP} walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places?
English Instructions:
(SP interview version) HARD EDIT: 1-7. ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS (MEC interview version) HARD EDIT: LESS THAN 1 DAY OR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. ERROR MESSAGE: THE NUMBER OF DAYS SHOULD BE BETWEEN 1 AND 7. ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 7 Range of Values 1781 1781
77 Refused 0 1781 PAQ650
99 Don't know 4 1785 PAQ650
. Missing 7470 9255

PAD645 - Minutes walk/bicycle for transportation

Variable Name:
PAD645
SAS Label:
Minutes walk/bicycle for transportation
English Text:
How much time {do you/does SP} spend walking or bicycling for travel on a typical day?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Think about a typical day when {you walk or bicycle/SP walks or bicycles} walk or bicycle for travel. (SP interview version) SOFT EDIT: >4 HOURS. SOFT EDIT WORDING: INTERVIEWER, YOU HAVE RECORDED THAT THE SP SPENDS MORE THAN 4 HOURS WALKING OR BICYCLING TO GET TO AND FROM PLACES ON A TYPICAL DAY. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH SP THAT OVER 4 HOURS IS CORRECT. HARD EDIT: >24 HOURS. HARD EDIT: <10 MINUTES. ENTER NUMBER OF MINUTES OR HOURS (MEC interview version) SOFT EDIT: >4 hours. ERROR MESSAGE: INTERVIEWER, YOU HAVE RECORDED THAT THE SP SPENDS MORE THAN 4 HOURS WALKING OR BICYCLING TO GET TO AND FROM PLACES ON A TYPICAL DAY. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH SP THAT OVER 4 HOURS IS CORRECT. HARD EDIT: LESS THAN 10 MINUTES OR 24 HOURS OR MORE. ERROR MESSAGE: THE TIME SHOULD BE 10 MINUTES OR MORE, BUT LESS THAN 24 HOURS. ENTER NUMBER (OF MINUTES OR HOURS)
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 to 1200 Range of Values 1769 1769
7777 Refused 0 1769
9999 Don't know 7 1776
. Missing 7479 9255

PAQ650 - Vigorous recreational activities

Variable Name:
PAQ650
SAS Label:
Vigorous recreational activities
English Text:
The next questions exclude the work and transport activities that you have already mentioned. Now I would like to ask you about sports, fitness and recreational activities. In a typical week {do you/does SP} do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness, or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 2193 2193
2 No 4768 6961 PAQ665
7 Refused 0 6961 PAQ665
9 Don't know 2 6963 PAQ665
. Missing 2292 9255

PAQ655 - Days vigorous recreational activities

Variable Name:
PAQ655
SAS Label:
Days vigorous recreational activities
English Text:
In a typical week, on how many days {do you/does SP} do vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Vigorous-intensity activity causes large increases in breathing or heart rate and is done for at least 10 minutes continuously. (SP interview version) HARD EDIT: 1-7. ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS (MEC interview version) HARD EDIT: LESS THAN 1 DAY OR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. ERROR MESSAGE: THE NUMBER OF DAYS SHOULD BE BETWEEN 1 AND 7. ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 7 Range of Values 2193 2193
77 Refused 0 2193 PAQ665
99 Don't know 0 2193 PAQ665
. Missing 7062 9255

PAD660 - Minutes vigorous recreational activities

Variable Name:
PAD660
SAS Label:
Minutes vigorous recreational activities
English Text:
How much time {do you/does SP} spend doing vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities on a typical day?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Think about a typical day when {you do/SP does} vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities. (SP interview version) SOFT EDIT: >4 HOURS. SOFT EDIT WORDING: INTERVIEWER, YOU HAVE RECORDED THAT THE SP SPENDS MORE THAN 4 HOURS DOING VIGOROUS-INTENSITY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON A TYPICAL DAY. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH SP THAT OVER 4 HOURS IS CORRECT. HARD EDIT: >24 HOURS. HARD EDIT: <10 MINUTES. ENTER NUMBER OF MINUTES OR HOURS (MEC interview version) SOFT EDIT: >4 hours. ERROR MESSAGE: INTERVIEWER, YOU HAVE RECORDED THAT THE SP SPENDS MORE THAN 4 HOURS DOING VIGOROUS-INTENSITY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON A TYPICAL DAY. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH SP THAT OVER 4 HOURS IS CORRECT.HARD EDIT: LESS THAN 10 MINUTES OR 24 HOURS OR MORE. ERROR MESSAGE: THE TIME SHOULD BE 10 MINUTES OR MORE, BUT LESS THAN 24 HOURS. ENTER NUMBER (OF MINUTES OR HOURS)
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 to 480 Range of Values 2186 2186
7777 Refused 0 2186
9999 Don't know 3 2189
. Missing 7066 9255

PAQ665 - Moderate recreational activities

Variable Name:
PAQ665
SAS Label:
Moderate recreational activities
English Text:
In a typical week {do you/does SP} do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness, or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming, or volleyball for at least 10 minutes continuously?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 2956 2956
2 No 4003 6959 PAD680
7 Refused 0 6959 PAD680
9 Don't know 4 6963 PAD680
. Missing 2292 9255

PAQ670 - Days moderate recreational activities

Variable Name:
PAQ670
SAS Label:
Days moderate recreational activities
English Text:
In a typical week, on how many days {do you/does SP} do moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities cause small increases in breathing or heart rate and is done for at least 10 minutes continuously. (SP interview version) HARD EDIT: 1-7. ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS (MEC interview version) HARD EDIT: LESS THAN 1 DAY OR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. ERROR MESSAGE: THE NUMBER OF DAYS SHOULD BE BETWEEN 1 AND 7. ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 7 Range of Values 2952 2952
77 Refused 0 2952
99 Don't know 4 2956
. Missing 6299 9255

PAD675 - Minutes moderate recreational activities

Variable Name:
PAD675
SAS Label:
Minutes moderate recreational activities
English Text:
How much time {do you/does SP} spend doing moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities on a typical day?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Think about a typical day when {you do/SP does} moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities. PROBE IF NEEDED: Moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities cause small increases in breathing or heart rate and is done for at least 10 minutes continuously. (SP interview version) SOFT EDIT: >4 HOURS. SOFT EDIT WORDING: INTERVIEWER, YOU HAVE RECORDED THAT THE SP SPENDS MORE THAN 4 HOURS DOING MODERATE-INTENSITY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON A TYPICAL DAY. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH SP THAT OVER 4 HOURS IS CORRECT. HARD EDIT: >24 HOURS. HARD EDIT: <10 MINUTES. ENTER NUMBER OF MINUTES OR HOURS (MEC interview version) SOFT EDIT: >4 hours. ERROR MESSAGE: INTERVIEWER, YOU HAVE RECORDED THAT THE SP SPENDS MORE THAN 4 HOURS DOING MODERATE-INTENSITY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON A TYPICAL DAY. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH SP THAT OVER 4 HOURS IS CORRECT. HARD EDIT: LESS THAN 10 MINUTES OR 24 HOURS OR MORE. ERROR MESSAGE: THE TIME SHOULD BE 10 MINUTES OR MORE, BUT LESS THAN 24 HOURS. ENTER NUMBER (OF MINUTES OR HOURS)
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 to 600 Range of Values 2940 2940
7777 Refused 0 2940
9999 Don't know 6 2946
. Missing 6309 9255

PAD680 - Minutes sedentary activity

Variable Name:
PAD680
SAS Label:
Minutes sedentary activity
English Text:
The following question is about sitting at school, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television, or using a computer. Do not include time spent sleeping. How much time {do you/does SP} usually spend sitting on a typical day?
English Instructions:
SOFT EDIT: 18 HOURS OR MORE AND LESS THAN 3 HOURS. ERROR MESSAGE: PLEASE VERIFY TIMES OF 18 HOURS OR MORE OR LESS THAN 3 HOURS. HARD EDIT: 24 HOURS OR MORE. ERROR MESSAGE: THE TIME SHOULD BE LESS THAN 24 HOURS. ENTER NUMBER OF MINUTES OR HOURS.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 to 1380 Range of Values 6895 6895
7777 Refused 3 6898
9999 Don't know 53 6951
. Missing 2304 9255

PAQ706 - Days physically active at least 60 min.

Variable Name:
PAQ706
SAS Label:
Days physically active at least 60 min.
English Text:
I'd like to ask you some questions about {your/SP's} activities. During the past 7 days, on how many days {were you/was SP} physically active for a total of at least 60 minutes per day? Add up all the time {you/he/she} spent in any kind of physical activity that increased {your/his/her} heart rate and made {you/him/her} breathe hard some of the time.
Target:
Both males and females 2 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 0 days 163 163
1 1 day 123 286
2 2 days 162 448
3 3 days 225 673
4 4 days 186 859
5 5 days 394 1253
6 6 days 137 1390
7 7 days 1486 2876
77 Refused 1 2877
99 Don't know 8 2885
. Missing 6370 9255

PAQ710 - Hours watch TV or videos past 30 days

Variable Name:
PAQ710
SAS Label:
Hours watch TV or videos past 30 days
English Text:
Now I will ask you first about TV watching and then about computer use. Over the past 30 days, on average how many hours per day did {you/SP} sit and watch TV or videos? Would you say . . .
Target:
Both males and females 2 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 Less than 1 hour, 1173 1173
1 1 hour, 1637 2810
2 2 hours, 2400 5210
3 3 hours, 1473 6683
4 4 hours, or 854 7537
5 5 hours or more, or 1286 8823
8 {You don't/SP does not} watch TV or videos 369 9192
77 Refused 1 9193
99 Don't know 16 9209
. Missing 46 9255

PAQ715 - Hours use computer past 30 days

Variable Name:
PAQ715
SAS Label:
Hours use computer past 30 days
English Text:
Over the past 30 days, on average how many hours per day did {you/SP} use a computer or play computer games outside of school? Include Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games Would you say . . .
Target:
Both males and females 2 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 Less than 1 hour, 2001 2001
1 1 hour, 1530 3531
2 2 hours, 1316 4847
3 3 hours, 574 5421
4 4 hours, or 350 5771
5 5 hours or more, or 588 6359
8 {you do not/SP does not} use a computer outside of school 2844 9203
77 Refused 0 9203
99 Don't know 6 9209
. Missing 46 9255

PAQ722 - Any physical activities past 7 days

Variable Name:
PAQ722
SAS Label:
Any physical activities past 7 days
English Text:
For the next questions, think about the sports, lessons, or physical activities {you/SP} may have done during the past 7 days? Please do not include things {you/he/she} did during the school day like PE or gym class. Did {you/SP} do any physical activities during the past 7 days?
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 2120 2120
2 No 468 2588 PAQ731
7 Refused 0 2588 PAQ731
9 Don't know 3 2591 PAQ731
. Missing 6664 9255

PAQ724a - Physical activity aerobics

Variable Name:
PAQ724a
SAS Label:
Physical activity aerobics
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 AEROBICS/WEIGHT TRAINING/GYM/EXERCISE 113 113
77 Refused 0 113
99 Don't know 1 114
. Missing 9141 9255

PAQ724b - Physical activity baseball

Variable Name:
PAQ724b
SAS Label:
Physical activity baseball
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
2 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/CATCH/PITCHING 233 233
. Missing 9022 9255

PAQ724c - Physical activity basketball

Variable Name:
PAQ724c
SAS Label:
Physical activity basketball
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
3 BASKETBALL 437 437
. Missing 8818 9255

PAQ724d - Physical activity bike riding

Variable Name:
PAQ724d
SAS Label:
Physical activity bike riding
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
4 BIKE RIDING/DIRT BIKING/MOUNTAIN BIKING 590 590
. Missing 8665 9255

PAQ724e - Physical activity cheerleading

Variable Name:
PAQ724e
SAS Label:
Physical activity cheerleading
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
5 CHEERLEADING 35 35
. Missing 9220 9255

PAQ724f - Physical activity dance

Variable Name:
PAQ724f
SAS Label:
Physical activity dance
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
6 DANCE 257 257
. Missing 8998 9255

PAQ724g - Physical activity field hockey

Variable Name:
PAQ724g
SAS Label:
Physical activity field hockey
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
7 FIELD HOCKEY/STREET HOCKEY/ROLLER HOCKEY 5 5
. Missing 9250 9255

PAQ724h - Physical activity football

Variable Name:
PAQ724h
SAS Label:
Physical activity football
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
8 FOOTBALL 282 282
. Missing 8973 9255

PAQ724i - Physical activity golf

Variable Name:
PAQ724i
SAS Label:
Physical activity golf
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
9 GOLF 16 16
. Missing 9239 9255

PAQ724j - Physical activity gymnastics

Variable Name:
PAQ724j
SAS Label:
Physical activity gymnastics
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 GYMNASTICS/TUMBLING 138 138
. Missing 9117 9255

PAQ724k - Physical activity hiking

Variable Name:
PAQ724k
SAS Label:
Physical activity hiking
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
11 HIKING 66 66
. Missing 9189 9255

PAQ724l - Physical activity ice hockey

Variable Name:
PAQ724l
SAS Label:
Physical activity ice hockey
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
12 ICE HOCKEY 4 4
. Missing 9251 9255

PAQ724m - Physical activity ice skating

Variable Name:
PAQ724m
SAS Label:
Physical activity ice skating
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
13 ICE SKATING 3 3
. Missing 9252 9255

PAQ724n - Physical activity jumping rope

Variable Name:
PAQ724n
SAS Label:
Physical activity jumping rope
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
14 JUMPING ROPE 100 100
. Missing 9155 9255

PAQ724o - Physical activity lacrosse

Variable Name:
PAQ724o
SAS Label:
Physical activity lacrosse
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
15 LACROSSE 8 8
. Missing 9247 9255

PAQ724p - Physical activity martial arts

Variable Name:
PAQ724p
SAS Label:
Physical activity martial arts
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
16 MARTIAL ARTS (KARATE/TAE KWON DO/JUDO, ETC.) 51 51
. Missing 9204 9255

PAQ724q - Physical activity playing games

Variable Name:
PAQ724q
SAS Label:
Physical activity playing games
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
17 PLAYING GAMES (PROBE: WERE YOU PHYSICALLY ACTIVE? IF NO, DON'T COUNT) 315 315
. Missing 8940 9255

PAQ724r - Physical activity roller blading

Variable Name:
PAQ724r
SAS Label:
Physical activity roller blading
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
18 ROLLER BLADING/ROLLER SKATING 57 57
. Missing 9198 9255

PAQ724s - Physical activity running

Variable Name:
PAQ724s
SAS Label:
Physical activity running
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
19 RUNNING/JOGGING 1015 1015
. Missing 8240 9255

PAQ724t - Physical activity scooter riding

Variable Name:
PAQ724t
SAS Label:
Physical activity scooter riding
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
20 SCOOTER RIDING (PROBE: DOES IT HAVE A MOTOR? IF YES, DON'T COUNT) 166 166
. Missing 9089 9255

PAQ724u - Physical activity skateboarding

Variable Name:
PAQ724u
SAS Label:
Physical activity skateboarding
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
21 SKATEBOARDING 62 62
. Missing 9193 9255

PAQ724v - Physical activity soccer

Variable Name:
PAQ724v
SAS Label:
Physical activity soccer
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
22 SOCCER 368 368
. Missing 8887 9255

PAQ724w - Physical activity swimming

Variable Name:
PAQ724w
SAS Label:
Physical activity swimming
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
23 SWIMMING 265 265
. Missing 8990 9255

PAQ724x - Physical activity tennis

Variable Name:
PAQ724x
SAS Label:
Physical activity tennis
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
24 TENNIS 33 33
. Missing 9222 9255

PAQ724y - Physical activity track & field

Variable Name:
PAQ724y
SAS Label:
Physical activity track & field
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
25 TRACK & FIELD 22 22
. Missing 9233 9255

PAQ724z - Physical activity volleyball

Variable Name:
PAQ724z
SAS Label:
Physical activity volleyball
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
26 VOLLEYBALL 55 55
. Missing 9200 9255

PAQ724aa - Physical activity walking

Variable Name:
PAQ724aa
SAS Label:
Physical activity walking
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
27 WALKING 468 468
. Missing 8787 9255

PAQ724ab - Physical activity wrestling

Variable Name:
PAQ724ab
SAS Label:
Physical activity wrestling
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
28 WRESTLING 83 83
. Missing 9172 9255

PAQ724ac - Physical activity frisbee

Variable Name:
PAQ724ac
SAS Label:
Physical activity frisbee
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
29 FRISBEE/ULTIMATE FRISBEE 17 17
. Missing 9238 9255

PAQ724ad - Physical activity backyard games

Variable Name:
PAQ724ad
SAS Label:
Physical activity backyard games
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
30 BACKYARD/PLAYGROUND GAMES AND ACTIVITIES 731 731
. Missing 8524 9255

PAQ724ae - Physical activity trampoline

Variable Name:
PAQ724ae
SAS Label:
Physical activity trampoline
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
31 TRAMPOLINE 207 207
. Missing 9048 9255

PAQ724af - Physical activity horseback riding

Variable Name:
PAQ724af
SAS Label:
Physical activity horseback riding
English Text:
Physical activity horseback riding
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
32 HORSEBACK RIDING 13 13
. Missing 9242 9255

PAQ724cm - Physical activity other

Variable Name:
PAQ724cm
SAS Label:
Physical activity other
English Text:
What physical activities did {you/SP} do during the past 7 days? {PROBE: Did {you/he/she} do any other physical activities?}
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
91 OTHER (SPECIFY) 49 49
. Missing 9206 9255

PAQ731 - Days played active video games

Variable Name:
PAQ731
SAS Label:
Days played active video games
English Text:
During the past 7 days, on how many days did {you/SP} play active video games such as Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Xbox 360, Xbox Kinect, Playstation 3, or Dance, Dance Revolution?
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 0 days 1535 1535 PAQ677
1 1 day 193 1728
2 2 days 166 1894
3 3 days 99 1993
4 4 days 38 2031
5 5 days 32 2063
6 6 days 3 2066
7 7 days 103 2169
77 Refused 0 2169
99 Don't know 3 2172
. Missing 7083 9255

PAD733 - Minutes play active video games

Variable Name:
PAD733
SAS Label:
Minutes play active video games
English Text:
On average, for how long did {you/SP} play these active video games?
English Instructions:
SOFT EDIT: IF THE HOURS EXCEED 4 SAY UNUSUAL, SOFT EDIT: IF THE MINUTES ARE LESS THAN 10 CONFIRM THAT IT IS MINUTES NOT HOURS. ENTER NUMBER (OF MINUTES OR HOURS)
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 to 900 Range of Values 629 629
7777 Refused 0 629
9999 Don't know 4 633
. Missing 8622 9255

PAQ677 - Past wk # days cardiovascular exercise

Variable Name:
PAQ677
SAS Label:
Past wk # days cardiovascular exercise
English Text:
In this question you can include activities done in school. On how many of the past 7 days did {you/SP} exercise or participate in physical activity for at least 20 minutes that made {you/him/her} sweat and breathe hard, such as basketball, soccer, running, swimming laps, fast bicycling, fast dancing, or similar activities?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 0 days 85 85
1 1 day 63 148
2 2 days 79 227
3 3 days 79 306
4 4 days 58 364
5 5 days 173 537
6 6 days 35 572
7 7 days 60 632
77 Refused 0 632
99 Don't know 3 635
. Missing 8620 9255

PAQ678 - Past wk # days strengthened muscles

Variable Name:
PAQ678
SAS Label:
Past wk # days strengthened muscles
English Text:
On how many of the past 7 days did {you/SP} do exercises to strengthen or tone {your/his/her} muscles, such as push-ups, sit-ups, or weight lifting?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 0 days 165 165
1 1 day 80 245
2 2 days 101 346
3 3 days 98 444
4 4 days 37 481
5 5 days 105 586
6 6 days 18 604
7 7 days 31 635
77 Refused 0 635
99 Don't know 0 635
. Missing 8620 9255

PAQ740 - Use school facilities at lunch

Variable Name:
PAQ740
SAS Label:
Use school facilities at lunch
English Text:
The next questions ask about activities during the school year. If {you are/SP is} not currently in school, think about {your/his/her} activities when {you were/he was/she was} last in school. Are students at {your/his/her} school allowed to use school facilities during lunch or during a free or elective period, such as the gymnasium, tennis courts, weight room, or track, during school time?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 310 310
2 No 317 627 PAQ744
7 Refused 0 627 PAQ744
9 Don't know 8 635 PAQ744
. Missing 8620 9255

PAQ742 - Use school facilities for physical activ

Variable Name:
PAQ742
SAS Label:
Use school facilities for physical activ
English Text:
{Do you/Does SP} use school facilities for physical activity during school time?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 210 210
2 No 100 310
7 Refused 0 310
9 Don't know 0 310
. Missing 8945 9255

PAQ744 - Have PE during school days?

Variable Name:
PAQ744
SAS Label:
Have PE during school days?
English Text:
{Do you/does SP} have PE or gym during school days?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 487 487
2 No 147 634 PAQ755
7 Refused 0 634 PAQ755
9 Don't know 1 635 PAQ755
. Missing 8620 9255

PAQ746 - How often do you have PE or gym?

Variable Name:
PAQ746
SAS Label:
How often do you have PE or gym?
English Text:
How often {do you/does SP} have PE or gym?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 1 day a week 20 20
2 2 days a week 48 68
3 3 days a week 89 157
4 4 days a week, or 19 176
5 Every day 309 485
7 Refused 0 485
9 Don't know 2 487
. Missing 8768 9255

PAQ748 - How long is the PE or gym class?

Variable Name:
PAQ748
SAS Label:
How long is the PE or gym class?
English Text:
On average, how long is the PE or gym class?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Less than 30 minutes 13 13
2 30-45 minutes 159 172
3 More than 45 minutes 311 483
7 Refused 0 483
9 Don't know 2 485
. Missing 8770 9255

PAQ755 - Participate in school sports?

Variable Name:
PAQ755
SAS Label:
Participate in school sports?
English Text:
The following are activities that may be done before, during, or after school other than during PE or gym class. If {you are/SP is} not currently in school, think about {your/his/her} activities when {you were/he was/she was} last in school.} {Do you/Does SP} participate in school sports or physical activity clubs?
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 822 822
2 No 1346 2168 PAQ762
7 Refused 0 2168 PAQ762
9 Don't know 2 2170 PAQ762
. Missing 7085 9255

PAQ759a - Participate in baseball

Variable Name:
PAQ759a
SAS Label:
Participate in baseball
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL 132 132
77 Refused 0 132
99 Don't know 3 135
. Missing 9120 9255

PAQ759b - Participate in basketball

Variable Name:
PAQ759b
SAS Label:
Participate in basketball
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
2 BASKETBALL 267 267
. Missing 8988 9255

PAQ759c - Participate in bocce ball

Variable Name:
PAQ759c
SAS Label:
Participate in bocce ball
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
3 BOCCE BALL 5 5
. Missing 9250 9255

PAQ759d - Participate in cheerleading

Variable Name:
PAQ759d
SAS Label:
Participate in cheerleading
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
4 CHEERLEADING 57 57
. Missing 9198 9255

PAQ759e - Participate in football

Variable Name:
PAQ759e
SAS Label:
Participate in football
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
5 FOOTBALL 160 160
. Missing 9095 9255

PAQ759f - Participate in golf

Variable Name:
PAQ759f
SAS Label:
Participate in golf
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
6 GOLF 11 11
. Missing 9244 9255

PAQ759g - Participate in gymnastics

Variable Name:
PAQ759g
SAS Label:
Participate in gymnastics
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
7 GYMNASTICS 47 47
. Missing 9208 9255

PAQ759h - Participate in hockey

Variable Name:
PAQ759h
SAS Label:
Participate in hockey
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
8 HOCKEY 14 14
. Missing 9241 9255

PAQ759i - Participate in lacrosse

Variable Name:
PAQ759i
SAS Label:
Participate in lacrosse
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
9 LACROSSE 13 13
. Missing 9242 9255

PAQ759j - Participate in soccer

Variable Name:
PAQ759j
SAS Label:
Participate in soccer
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 SOCCER 213 213
. Missing 9042 9255

PAQ759k - Participate in swimming/diving

Variable Name:
PAQ759k
SAS Label:
Participate in swimming/diving
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
11 SWIMMING/DIVING 55 55
. Missing 9200 9255

PAQ759l - Participate in tennis

Variable Name:
PAQ759l
SAS Label:
Participate in tennis
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
12 TENNIS 27 27
. Missing 9228 9255

PAQ759m - Participate in track and field

Variable Name:
PAQ759m
SAS Label:
Participate in track and field
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
13 TRACK AND FIELD 88 88
. Missing 9167 9255

PAQ759n - Participate in volleyball

Variable Name:
PAQ759n
SAS Label:
Participate in volleyball
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
14 VOLLEYBALL 78 78
. Missing 9177 9255

PAQ759o - Participate in wrestling

Variable Name:
PAQ759o
SAS Label:
Participate in wrestling
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
15 WRESTLING 12 12
. Missing 9243 9255

PAQ759p - Participate in other specify

Variable Name:
PAQ759p
SAS Label:
Participate in other specify
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
16 OTHER (SPECIFY) 76 76
. Missing 9179 9255

PAQ759q - Participate in dance

Variable Name:
PAQ759q
SAS Label:
Participate in dance
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
17 DANCE 89 89
. Missing 9166 9255

PAQ759r - Participate in frisbee

Variable Name:
PAQ759r
SAS Label:
Participate in frisbee
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
18 FRISBEE/ULTIMATE FRISBEE 8 8
. Missing 9247 9255

PAQ759s - Participate in running

Variable Name:
PAQ759s
SAS Label:
Participate in running
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
19 RUNNING 163 163
. Missing 9092 9255

PAQ759t - Participate in trampoline

Variable Name:
PAQ759t
SAS Label:
Participate in trampoline
English Text:
In what school sports or physical activity clubs {do you/does SP} participate?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD PAQ1
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
20 TRAMPOLINE 11 11
. Missing 9244 9255

PAQ759u - Participate in martial arts

Variable Name:
PAQ759u
SAS Label:
Participate in martial arts
English Text:
Participate in martial arts
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
21 MARTIAL ARTS 12 12
. Missing 9243 9255

PAQ762 - Do you have recess during school?

Variable Name:
PAQ762
SAS Label:
Do you have recess during school?
English Text:
{Do you/Does SP} have recess during school days?
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 11 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1438 1438
2 No 93 1531 PAQ750
7 Refused 0 1531 PAQ750
9 Don't know 5 1536 PAQ750
. Missing 7719 9255

PAQ764 - How often do you have recess?

Variable Name:
PAQ764
SAS Label:
How often do you have recess?
English Text:
How often {do you/does SP} have recess?
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 11 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 1 day a week 23 23
2 2 days a week 43 66
3 3 days a week 37 103
4 4 days a week, or 27 130
5 Every day 1291 1421
7 Refused 0 1421
9 Don't know 17 1438
. Missing 7817 9255

PAQ766 - How long is the recess period?

Variable Name:
PAQ766
SAS Label:
How long is the recess period?
English Text:
On average, how long is the recess period?
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 11 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Less than 10 minutes 13 13
2 10-15 minutes 281 294
3 16-30 minutes 801 1095
4 More than 30 minutes 275 1370
7 Refused 0 1370
9 Don't know 51 1421
. Missing 7834 9255

PAQ679 - How much exercise for good health

Variable Name:
PAQ679
SAS Label:
How much exercise for good health
English Text:
About how many minutes {do you/does SP} think you should exercise or be physically active each day for good health?
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER: THIS INCLUDES ALL ACTIVITIES LIKE BICYCLING, DANCING, AND PLAYING BASKETBALL THAT {SP DOES} AT SCHOOL, AT HOME, AND ANYWHERE ELSE {SP GETS} EXERCISE.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 less than 10 minutes, 12 12
2 10-15 minutes, 29 41
3 16-30 minutes, 128 169
4 31-45 minutes, 45 214
5 46-60 minutes, or 276 490
6 More than 60 minutes 137 627
7 Refused 0 627
9 Don't know 2 629
. Missing 8626 9255

PAQ750 - Enjoy participating in PE or recess

Variable Name:
PAQ750
SAS Label:
Enjoy participating in PE or recess
English Text:
I am going to read a statement and I want you to let me know if you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree or strongly disagree with the statement. {I enjoy participating in PE or gym class.}
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PAQ2
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Strongly agree 1483 1483
2 Agree 511 1994
3 Neither agree nor disagree 92 2086
4 Disagree 43 2129
5 Strongly disagree 16 2145
7 Refused 1 2146
9 Don't know 19 2165
. Missing 7090 9255

PAQ770 - Receive physical fitness award past yr

Variable Name:
PAQ770
SAS Label:
Receive physical fitness award past yr
English Text:
In the past year, did {you/SP} receive a Physical Fitness Test award, such as a President's Challenge or Fitnessgram award?
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 192 192
2 No 1952 2144
7 Refused 0 2144
9 Don't know 25 2169
. Missing 7086 9255

PAQ772a - Fitness award Fitnessgram

Variable Name:
PAQ772a
SAS Label:
Fitness award Fitnessgram
English Text:
What Physical Fitness Test award did {you/SP} receive?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Examples of physical fitness test awards are the FITNESSGRAM and the PRESIDENT'S CHALLENGE. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Fitnessgram 52 52
7 Refused 0 52
9 Don't know 19 71
. Missing 9184 9255

PAQ772b - Fitness award President's Challenge

Variable Name:
PAQ772b
SAS Label:
Fitness award President's Challenge
English Text:
What Physical Fitness Test award did {you/SP} receive?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Examples of physical fitness test awards are the FITNESSGRAM and the PRESIDENT'S CHALLENGE. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
2 President's Challenge 39 39
. Missing 9216 9255

PAQ772c - Fitness award other specify

Variable Name:
PAQ772c
SAS Label:
Fitness award other specify
English Text:
What Physical Fitness Test award did {you/SP} receive?
English Instructions:
PROBE IF NEEDED: Examples of physical fitness test awards are the FITNESSGRAM and the PRESIDENT'S CHALLENGE. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
3 Other (specify) 82 82
. Missing 9173 9255

Appendix 1. Suggested MET Scores

Variable Label Score
PAD615 Vigorous work-related activity 8.0
PAD630 Moderate work-related activity 4.0
PAD645 Walking or bicycling for transportation 4.0
PAD660 Vigorous leisure-time physical activity 8.0
PAD675 Moderate leisure-time physical activity 4.0