The FIT (Frequency, Intensity, Time) Index of Kasari can be used to evaluate a person's level of physical activity. The author is from the University of Montana.
Parameters:
(1) frequency of exercise
(2) intensity of exercise
(3) time spent on workout
|
Parameter |
Finding |
Points |
|---|---|---|
|
frequency |
>= 6 times per week |
5 |
|
|
3 – 5 times per week |
4 |
|
|
1 – 2 times per week |
3 |
|
|
a few times per month |
2 |
|
|
less than one time per month |
1 |
|
intensity |
high intensity activities that result in sustained heavy breathing and perspiration (high impact aerobics, running, speed swimming, distance cycling, etc.) |
5 |
|
|
moderately high aerobic activities and intermittent sports activities that result in sustained heavy breathing and perspiration (step aerobics, stairstepping, speed walking, tennis, racquetball, squash) |
4 |
|
|
moderate aerobic activities (normal bike riding, jogging, low impact aerobics) |
3 |
|
|
low to moderate aerobic and sports activities (recreational volleyball, moderate speed walking) |
2 |
|
|
light aerobic exercise (normal walking, golfing) |
1 |
|
time |
> 30 minutes |
4 |
|
|
20 – 30 minutes |
3 |
|
|
10 – 20 minutes |
2 |
|
|
< 10 minutes |
1 |
FIT index =
= (points for frequency) * (points for intensity) * (points for time)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 1 (although I would imaging a person who never worked out could have a score of 0)
• maximum score: 100
• The higher the score the more physically active the person.
Limitations:
• Most serious athletes would max out the score. The score seems most useful for a person with low to moderate activity levels.
Purpose: To evaluate a person's physical activity level using the FIT (Frequency, Intensity, Time) Index of Kasari.
Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
Objective: clinical diagnosis, including family history for genetics, severity, prognosis, stage, disability and performance, exercise
ICD-10: Z50, R00,
