List of Adult Physical Activity Topics, by Year
Topics Table 1a. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Leisure-time physical activities: 1975-1995
| Leisure-time physical activity |
1975 |
1977 |
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
1988 |
1990 |
1991 |
1993 |
1994 |
1995 |
| Specific exercises on a regular basis |
X |
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| Specific sports in past 12 months |
X |
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| Tournament or team sports participation in past 12 months |
X |
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| Regular physical activity |
X |
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|
X |
X |
|
X |
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X1
|
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| Walking for exercise, recreation, or leisure |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
| Sports, exercise, and physically active hobbies in past 2 weeks |
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X |
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X |
X |
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X |
| Participation in exercise class or program |
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X2
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X3
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| Stretching activities |
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X |
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X |
| Vigorous-intensity leisure physical activity |
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| Light-moderate leisure physical activity |
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| Strengthening activities |
X |
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X |
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X |
X |
|
X2
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X |
| Yoga, Tai chi, or Qi Gong |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 1b. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Leisure-time physical activities: 1997-2006
| Leisure-time physical activity |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Specific exercises on a regular basis |
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| Specific sports in past 12 months |
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| Tournament or team sports participation in past 12 months |
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| Regular physical activity |
|
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|
|
|
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|
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| Walking for exercise, recreation, or leisure |
|
X |
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|
X |
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| Sports, exercise, and physically active hobbies in past 2 weeks |
|
X |
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| Participation in exercise class or program |
|
X |
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| Stretching activities |
|
X |
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X |
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| Vigorous-intensity leisure physical activity |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Light-moderate leisure physical activity |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Strengthening activities |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Yoga, Tai chi, or Qi Gong |
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X |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 1c. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Leisure-time physical activities: 2007-2016
| Leisure-time physical activity |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
| Specific exercises on a regular basis |
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| Specific sports in past 12 months |
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| Tournament or team sports participation in past 12 months |
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| Regular physical activity |
|
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| Walking for exercise, recreation, or leisure |
|
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X |
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X |
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| Sports, exercise, and physically active hobbies in past 2 weeks |
|
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|
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| Participation in exercise class or program |
|
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| Stretching activities |
|
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|
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|
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| Vigorous-intensity leisure physical activity |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Light-moderate leisure physical activity |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Strengthening activities |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Yoga, Tai chi, or Qi Gong |
X |
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X |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 2a. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Perceived activity level: 1975-1995
| Perceived physical activity level |
1975 |
1977 |
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
1988 |
1990 |
1991 |
1993 |
1994 |
1995 |
| Physical activity level relative to others the same age |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
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| Physical activity level relative to 1 year earlier |
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X |
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X1
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| Get as much exercise as need |
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X |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 2b. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Perceived activity level: 1997-2006
| Perceived physical activity level |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Physical activity level relative to others the same age |
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| Physical activity level relative to 1 year earlier |
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| Get as much exercise as need |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 2c. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Perceived activity level: 2007-2016
| Perceived physical activity level |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
| Physical activity level relative to others the same age |
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| Physical activity level relative to 1 year earlier |
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| Get as much exercise as need |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 3a. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Transportation-related activity: 1975-1995
| Transportation-related activity |
1975 |
1977 |
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
1988 |
1990 |
1991 |
1993 |
1994 |
1995 |
| Walk or bike for transportation |
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| Walk for transportation |
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See footnotes.
Topics Table 3b. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Transportation-related activity: 1997-2006
| Transportation-related activity |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Walk or bike for transportation |
|
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|
X |
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| Walk for transportation |
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X |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 3c. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Transportation-related activity: 2007-2016
| Transportation-related activity |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
| Walk or bike for transportation |
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| Walk for transportation |
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X |
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X |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 4a. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Occupational activity: 1975-1995
| Occupational activity |
1975 |
1977 |
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
1988 |
1990 |
1991 |
1993 |
1994 |
1995 |
| Occupation or other main daily activity |
|
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|
X |
X |
X |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 4b. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Occupational activity: 1997-2006
| Occupational activity |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Occupation or other main daily activity |
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|
X |
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X |
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See footnotes.
Topics Table 4c. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Occupational activity: 2007-2016
| Occupational activity |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
| Occupation or other main daily activity |
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X |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 5a. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Other activity-related topics: 1975-1995
| Other activity-related topics |
1975 |
1977 |
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
1988 |
1990 |
1991 |
1993 |
1994 |
1995 |
| Knowledge of health benefits of physical activity |
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|
X |
|
X |
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| Increased physical activity to lose or control weight |
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|
X |
|
X |
X |
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|
X |
| Medical advice to exercise |
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|
X |
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|
X |
X |
X |
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| Family discussions about exercise |
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X |
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| Employer-offered physical activity programs or facilities |
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X |
X |
X |
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| Sedentary behavior (sitting) |
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| Exercise to treat medical condition |
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| Change in physical activity for medical reason |
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| Access/barriers to exercise |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 5b. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Other activity-related topics: 1997-2006
| Other activity-related topics |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Knowledge of health benefits of physical activity |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Increased physical activity to lose or control weight |
|
X |
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|
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| Medical advice to exercise |
|
|
|
X |
|
X4
|
X4,5
|
|
X |
X |
| Family discussions about exercise |
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| Employer-offered physical activity programs or facilities |
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| Sedentary behavior (sitting) |
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X |
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X |
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| Exercise to treat medical condition |
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| Change in physical activity for medical reason |
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| Access/barriers to exercise |
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See footnotes
Topics Table 5c. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Other activity-related topics: 2007-2016
| Other activity-related topics |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
| Knowledge of health benefits of physical activity |
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|
|
|
|
|
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| Increased physical activity to lose or control weight |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Medical advice to exercise |
|
X5
|
X4
|
|
|
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|
X4
|
|
X |
| Family discussions about exercise |
|
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|
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| Employer-offered physical activity programs or facilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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| Sedentary behavior (sitting) |
|
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|
X |
|
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|
|
|
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| Exercise to treat medical condition |
|
X |
|
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|
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| Change in physical activity for medical reason |
|
X |
|
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|
X |
| Access/barriers to exercise |
|
X |
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|
X |
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|
X |
X |
1 Asked of adults aged 70 years and over. Disability Follow-back Survey Adult’s Questionnaire and Supplement on Aging Questionnaire.
2 Asked of employed adults.
3 Asked of adults aged 65 years and over.
4 Asked of adults with arthritis symptoms.
5 Asked of adults with high blood pressure.
