A brief history of the Compendium of Physical Activities

• The Compendium of Physical Activities was developed to improve consistency and comparability across epidemiological studies. • The Compendium of Physical Activities is a living document that has been updated 3 times since it was first published in 1993. • Over the past 30+ years, the Compendium of Physical Activities has been used widely in research and to support public health guidelines and initiatives.