Accuracy of self-reported physical activity as an indicator of cardiovascular fitness depends on education level

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Volumn 93, Issue 10, 2012, Pages 1872-1874

  Gerrard, Paul ^a  

^a and Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program   (United States)

Author keywords

Aerobic exercise; Education; Physical fitness; Rehabilitation; Self report

Indexed keywords

ACCURACY; ADULT; AEROBIC EXERCISE; EDUCATIONAL STATUS; FEMALE; FITNESS; HUMAN; MALE; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; REVIEW; SELF REPORT;

EID: 84866345748     PISSN: 00039993     EISSN: 1532821X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.04.007     Document Type: Article

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