Methodology of physical exercise: A proposal and reliability of a questionnaire for fitness professionals
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Published:2021-12-31
Issue:4
Volume:13
Page:1-8
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ISSN:2080-9999
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Container-title:Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
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language:
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Short-container-title:BJHPA
Author:
CANTIERI FRANCYS PAULAORCID,
GOMES ANTONIO CARLOSORCID,
DE ARRUDA GUSTAVO AIRESORCID,
COLEDAM DIOGO HENRIQUE CONSTANTINOORCID,
RIBEIRO EDINEIA APARECIDA GOMESORCID,
de Barros Mauro Virgilio GomesORCID,
ARANHA ÁGATA CRISTINA MARQUESORCID
Abstract
Background: Several benefits of physical exercise for health are described in the literature and knowing the methodology adopted by professionals is relevant. Objective: Proposal and analysis of the psychometric properties of a questionnaire on the methodological practice of professionals working in the fitness area. Material and methods: Design: Reproducibility study. Method: The questionnaire was prepared following the steps: search for existing instruments, elaboration of the questions, pretesting (n = 30), face/content validity (n = 5), and reliability (n = 333). The internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha), magnitude of the association between nominal questions (Cramer's V or Phi) and test-retest reliability (Kappa coefficient) were analyzed. Results: The Cronbach's Alpha value was 0.78 (95%CI: 0.70–0.83). The mean value of Cramer's V was 0.16 (±0.06). Test-retest reliability values ranged from fair to good, with percentage agreement ranging from 48.8% (95%CI: 37.8–59.8) to 90.3% (95%CI: 81.3–95.4). Conclusions: The questionnaire serves the purpose for which it was created and can be applied to identify how professionals structure their practices.
Publisher
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Geography, Planning and Development