Physical Activity Rating (PA-R) of Jackson et al (NASA Code for Physical Activity)

The Physical Activity Rating (PA-R) can be used to estimate a person's level of fitness.

Parameters:

(1) intensity of regular activity during the past month

(2) minutes at a given activity per week

(3) distance run per week, if applicable

Intensity of Activity	Example
none	avoids exertion at all cost
light	walking, using stairs
moderate	golf, horseback riding, calisthenics, gymnastics, table tennis, bowling, yard work, weight lifting
heavy	running, swimming, cycling, rowing, vigorous aerobics, tennis, basketball, handball

Intensity of Regular Physical Activity	Minutes at Level of Activity per Week	Miles Run per Week	Code
none	NA	NA	0
light	NA	NA	1
moderate	< 10	NA	1
moderate	10 to 60	NA	2
moderate	> 60	NA	3
heavy	< 30	NA	4
heavy	NA	< 1	4
heavy	30 to 60	NA	5
heavy	NA	1 to 5	5
heavy	60 to 180	NA	6
heavy	NA	5 to 10	6
heavy	> 180	NA	7
heavy	NA	> 10	7

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