Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire

Activity component(s) assessed: Leisure-time Time frame of recall: Usual activity with no specified time component Original mode of administration: Self-administered Primary source of information: Dr. G. Godin; Ecole des Sciences Infirmières; Université Laval; Ste-Foy; Québec, Canada; Dr. R. J. Shephard; University of Toronto; School of Physical and Health Education; 320 Huron St.; Toronto, ON M5S1A1, Canada; Primary reference: Godin, G. and R. J. Shephard. A simple method to assess exercise behavior in the community. Can. J. Appl. Sport Sci. 10:141-146, 1985. RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY STUDIES Tables 11,12 Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire Considering a 7-Day period (a week), how many times on the average do you do the following kinds of exercise for more than 15 minutes during your free time (write on each line the appropriate number). Table Considering a 7-Day period (a week), during your leisure-time, how often do you engage in any regular activity long enough to work up a sweat (heart beats rapidly)? Table Adapted from Godin, G. and R. J. Shephard. A simple method to assess exercise behavior in the community. Can. J. Appl. Sport Sci. 10:141-146, 1985. Note: Single questions have been validated from this questionnaire and used independently in published studies(4,8,9,10). INSTRUCTIONS The individual is asked to complete a self-explanatory, brief four-item query of usual leisure-time exercise habits. CALCULATIONS For the first question, weekly frequencies of strenuous, moderate, and light activities are multiplied by nine, five, and three METs, respectively(5). Total weekly leisure activity is calculated in arbitrary units by summing the products of the separate components, as shown in the following formula: Equation The second question is used to calculate the frequency of responses to the question regarding the frequency of weekly leisure-time activity “long enough to work up a sweat” (see questionnaire). EXAMPLE Table OTHER STUDIES USING THE QUESTIONNAIRE In addition to the references cited above, other studies have used the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire(1,2,3,6,7,13).