I would look into whether there is a wearable technology rather than relying on self-report if at all feasible.

Hi,

Here is a link to an article about assessment of physical activity. It should provide some additional information.

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.cir.0000435708.67487.da

The tests presented are easy to administer and do not require sophisticated equipment. They are attached in several answers according to the FITNESS THEY MEASURE:

Endurance

Resistance is that capacity that allows us to carry out a dedication or effort for as long as possible.

A. Cooper test or 12-minute test: It consists of traveling the maximum possible distance for twelve minutes. The subject must remain in motion during the 12 minutes, accepting, if necessary, periods of walking. It is very easy to perform and does not require great technical means. Its main objective is to measure the maximum aerobic capacity of medium duration.

Although this test is classified as aerobic, it would be necessary to take into account the overexertion that is carried out in the last meters or minutes, creating an aerobic-anaerobic situation.

B. Course Navette Test or Leger-Lambert Test: It consists of traveling for as long as possible a distance of 20 meters at a progressive speed that begins at 8 km / h and gradually increases every minute 0.5 km / h. It is essential to follow the rhythm set by the tape

The cycle is constantly repeated until the subject cannot step on the line at the moment indicated by the tape. At that time he will withdraw from the test remembering the last period heard.

Its main purpose is to measure maximum aerobic power.

C. Ruffier-Dickson test: It is a test that is carried out to measure the aerobic resistance to short-term effort and the cardiac recovery capacity. It is based on a formula that is used to obtain a coefficient that gives us an assessment about our state of form. This coefficient is obtained by performing 30 leg curls for a time of 45 seconds.

(P0 + P1 + P2) - 200/10; P0 = Beats per minute at rest (basal) P1 = Beats per minute after exercise (adaptation) P2 = Beats per minute after one minute of recovery (recovery).

To perform this test, first you have to measure the pulsations at rest (standing or sitting) for 1 minute (P0). Then, standing up, do 30 deep flexion-extensions of the legs (squats), at a constant rhythm with the trunk straight, at an angle of 90º, in 45 seconds with the hands on the hips. If you finish the squats before 45 seconds you continue to the end. After performing this exercise and recording the beats for 1 minute (P1), a 1-minute rest is made (standing or sitting) and the beats per minute are recorded again (P2)

Note: The pulsations of P1 and P2 must be measured in 15 seconds multiplied by 4 (equivalent to one minute), to eliminate the recovery factor.

Strength: It is that capacity (basic physical) that the subject has to overcome, oppose or counteract a resistance (for example a weight) that can be our own body or other external ones through a muscular contraction. the following:

Lower body:

-Horizontal jump test from standing: It is used to check the explosive strength of the extensor muscles of the hips, knees and ankles. To do this, the subject is positioned so that the tips of the feet are behind the take-off line and hip-width apart with the knees bent and the arms back. From this position (with both feet symmetrical), perform a jump helping with a forward throw of the arms and landing on the soles of the feet with the knees bent; You can lift your heels off the ground to gain momentum, and you must perform the jump with both feet at the same time.

It is measured from the starting line to the first signal produced after the jump.

Upper body

-Medicine ball throw test: It is used to test the explosive strength of the extensor muscles of the trunk, arms and legs.

Generally, a 3 kg medicine ball is used for boys and 2 kg for girls.The subject stands behind the throwing line with both feet on the ground and at the same height, holds the ball with both hands and places it above or behind the head. From this position he throws the ball with both hands forward and as far as he can. During the throwing phase and until the ball reaches the ground, the feet must remain in contact with the ground.

Trunk

-Test of abs in 30 seconds: It is used to check the strength-resistance of the abdominal muscles. To do this, the subject lies on the back, with legs bent and the soles of the feet resting on the floor and hip-width apart. Hands clasped behind the neck or in front of the chest, while another person holds the ankles. From this position, incorporate the trunk and return to the starting position as many times as possible in 30 seconds.

Velocity:

It is the ability of the nervous system to send impulses to the different parts of the body to carry out motor actions in the shortest possible time or the ability to react or perform motor actions in the shortest possible time ... at a maximum execution rate and for a short period (that does not presuppose the appearance of fatigue). Its characteristics are: that it is of short duration, that it does not produce fatigue and that it overcomes external resistance of little magnitude.

The tests that allow us to assess this ability are the following:

-Test of the 50 meter dash. It is used to check the speed of movement and reaction. To do this, the subject stands behind the starting line and, at the signal, must travel 50 meters as fast as possible. The timer stops when the student reaches the finish line with his chest.

-Speed ​​test of 10x5 meters:

Its main objective is to measure the speed of movement and agility of the subject. To do this, starting from a distance of 10 meters delimited by two parallel lines, it must make five round trips between them in the shortest possible time.

Flexibility:

Flexibility is the maximum extension capacity of a movement in a given joint.

The tests that allow us to assess this ability are:

-Deep trunk flexion test: It is used to measure the overall flexibility of the trunk and upper and lower limbs. To do this, the subject stands barefoot on the device with their feet located inside the box, so that the meter is positioned just below the student. The heels are glued to the board perpendicular to the gap indicated by the zero point of the meter.

At the signal, the student flexes his legs to bring his arms between them while pushing a wooden block with his index fingers. Arms and hands are fully extended to push the bar as far as possible; he should push with both hands at the same height and the index fingers joined. He also cannot lift the balls of his feet and the execution is not correct if it is finished with imbalance or fall backwards.

The result is measured from the marking line to the edge of the wooden block closest to the feet.

- Seated trunk flexion test: It is used to check the elasticity of the hamstring muscles and the trunk extensor muscles.

All you need is a Swedish bench and a ruler attached to it. Subject stands barefoot, sitting on the floor with feet resting on the leg of the bench, legs extended, feet together. If the length of the feet is greater than the height of the bench, the heels will be placed in contact with the leg of the bench, opening the toes and keeping them in contact with the upper lateral edges of the bench.

From this position, without flexing the knees, a trunk flexion is performed, seeking to reach the greatest possible distance with the hands and that position will be held for at least 2 seconds. The best mark obtained is then recorded in centimeters, which will be negative when the level of foot support is not reached and positive when it exceeds it.

As for a Quiz, as such, perhaps the best.

Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ)

Department of Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion. Population-based Surveillance and Prevention WHO

For more information: www.who.int/chp/steps

Other:

INTERNATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

IPAQ: SELF-ADMINISTERED SHORT FORMAT OF THE LAST 7 DAYS

TO BE USED WITH ADULTS (15- 69 years)

The questions will ask about the time you spent being physically active in the last 7 days. Please answer each question even if you do not consider yourself an active person. Please think about the activities you do at work, as part of your chores at home or in the garden, moving from one place to another, or in your free time for recreation, exercise or sports.

1. During the past 7 days, on how many strenuous physical activities did you do, such as lifting heavy weights, digging, doing aerobics, or riding fast on a bike?

1 day

2 days

3 days

4 days

5 days

6 days

7 days

None

2.On average, during those days, how much time have you spent doing vigorous physical activity?

30 min

1hour

1h30

2h

2h 30min

3h

3h 30min

4h

4h 30min

5h

3. During the past 7 days, on how many days did you do moderate physical activities such as carrying light weights, riding a bike at a regular speed, or playing doubles of tennis? Do not include walking.

1

two

3

4

5

6

7

None

4.On average, during those days, how long have you spent doing moderate physical activity?

30 min

1 hour

1h 30min

2h

2h 30min

3h

3h 30min

4h

4h 30min

5h

5. During the past 7 days, for how many days did you walk at least 10 minutes in a row?

1

two

3

4

5

6

7

None

6.On average, during those days, how much time do you spend walking at least 10 minutes at a time?

30 min

1 hour

1h 30min

2h

2h 30min

3h

3h 30min

4h

4h 30min

5h

7. During the past 7 days, how much time did you spend sitting during a business day?

30 min

1 hour

1h 30min

2h

2h 30min

3h

3h 30min

4h

4h 30min

5h

8 age

Less than 16

Between 17-25

Between 26-50

More than 50

9.sex

Man

Woman