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. 2006 Sep 15;3(4):A118.

Table 2.

Sensitivity, Specificity, and Predictive Value of the RAPA, BRFSS, and PACE Physical Activity Measures Compared With CHAMPS Physical Activity Level,a  Strength, and Flexibilityb

Activity Measurec Sensitivity, % Specificity, % Positive Predictive Value, % Negative Predictive Value, %
RAPA 81 69 77 75
BRFSS 70 73 78 65
PACE 75 63 71 67
RAPA flexibility 85 62 87 58
RAPA strength 89 84 88 86

RAPA indicates Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity; BRFSS, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; PACE, Patient-centered Assessment and Counseling for Exercise; CHAMPS, Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors.

a

Defined as total of 5 days per week or more and total of 3 or more hours per week of all moderate-intensity physical activities (metabolic equivalent values [METs] 3.0–4.9) or total of 3 days per week or more and total of 1 or more hours per week of all vigorous-intensity physical activities (METs ≥ 5.0).

b

Strength and flexibility assessed only in the CHAMPS and RAPA.

c

N = 115 for all comparisons except strength (n = 113).