Directions: We tend to use common reasons to describe why we may not get as much physical activity as desired. Select how likely you are to say each of the following statements. Your scores are added up automatically in the scoring section.
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How likely are you to say?
1. My day is so busy, I just don’t think I can make the time to include physical activity into my schedule.
2. None of my family members or friends like to do anything active, so I don’t have a chance to exercise.
3. I’m just too tired after work to get any exercise.
4. I’ve been thinking about getting more exercise but I just can’t seem to get started.
5. I’m getting older so exercise can be risky.
6. I don’t get enough exercise because I have never learned the skills for any sport.
7. I don’t have access to walking or running trails, swimming pools, bike paths, etc.
8. Physical activity takes too much time away from other commitments - work, family, etc.
9. I’m embarrassed about how I will look when I exercise with others.
10. I don’t get enough sleep as it is. I just couldn’t get up early or stay up late to get some exercise.
11. It’s easier for me to find excuses not to exercise than to go out to do something.
12. I know of too many people who have hurt themselves by overdoing it with exercise.
13. I really can’t see learning a new sport at my age.
14. It’s just too expensive. You have to take a class or join a club or buy the right equipment.
15. My free times during the day are too short to include exercise.
16. My usual social activities with family and friends don’t include physical activity.
17. I’m too tired during the week and I need the weekend to catch up on my rest.
18. I want to get more exercise but just can’t seem to make myself stick to anything.
19. I’m afraid I’ll get injured or have a heart attack.
20. I’m not good enough at any physical activity to make it fun.
21. If I had exercise facilities and showers at work, I would be more likely to exercise.
0 of 21 questions answered.
Scoring: Your barriers to physical activity fall into one or more of the seven categories: lack of time, social influence, lack of energy, lack of willpower, fear of injury, lack of skill and lack of resources. The question number is listed below each line. For example, if you chose a 2 (Somewhat Likely) for question number 1, a 2 will appear on the line that has the number 1 below it. This is in the "Lack of time" equation.
Each category total (0 to 9) appears once all three of its questions are answered.
Questions 1, 8, 15: not answered yet.
Questions 2, 9, 16: not answered yet.
Questions 3, 10, 17: not answered yet.
Questions 4, 11, 18: not answered yet.
Questions 5, 12, 19: not answered yet.
Questions 6, 13, 20: not answered yet.
Questions 7, 14, 21: not answered yet.
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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