Quantifying Physical Activity Energy Expenditure (Compendium)
The 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities has been published, providing updated classifications and energy expenditure values for various physical activities. This edition includes new compendiums for older adults and wheelchair users, expanding on previous updates from 1993, 2000, and 2011. Researchers and educators can access the compendium for free to support their work in health and wellness.
- ▪The Compendium was first developed in 1989 to standardize the measurement of physical activities.
- ▪The 2024 update introduces new compendiums specifically for older adults and wheelchair activities.
- ▪The compendium is available for free download and can be used for educational and research purposes.
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Home SearchSearch Adult Compendium Older Adult Compendium Wheelchair Compendium 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities Published January 2024 in the Journal of Sport and Health Science About History First developed in 1989, the Compendium of Physical Activities was created to provide a standardized way of measuring and classifying physical activities, allowing researchers and health professionals to assess the energy expenditure and health benefits associated with different activities.
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