Knowledge of key PA messages | Correct responsea n (%) |
Taking the stairs and being generally active is good for health | 107 (100) |
Half an hour of brisk walking most days is sufficient for good health | 62 (57.9) |
To be effective, exercise must be done at a vigorous intensity (reversed) | 86 (80.4) |
Exercise that is good for you must make you puff and pant (reversed) | 75 (70.1) |
Several short walks of 10 min on most days are better than one round of golf a week | 75 (70.1) |
Knowledge of PA guidelinesb | mean (SD) |
Knowledge of national PA guidelines | 3.6 (0.9) |
Knowledge of health professionalsb | mean (SD) |
AEP | 3.1 (1.1) |
Nutritionist | 4.1 (0.6) |
Podiatrist | 3.9 (0.8) |
Physiotherapist | 4.3 (0.6) |