Methodology of physical exercise: A proposal and reliability of a questionnaire for fitness professionals

Authors

Francys Paula Cantieri, National Postdoctoral Program of Capes (PNPD) with incentive from FACEPE, School of Physical Education, University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, BrazilFollow
Antonio Carlos Gomes, Brazilian Olympic Institute, São Paulo, SP, BrazilFollow
Gustavo Aires de Arruda, School of Physical Education, University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, BrazilFollow
Diogo Henrique Constantino Coledam, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo, Boituva SP, BrazilFollow
Edineia Aparecida Gomes Ribeiro, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, University City, Campo Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, BrazilFollow
Mauro Virgilio Gomes de Barros, School of Physical Education, University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, BrazilFollow
Ágata Cristina Marques Aranha, Trás-dos-Montes and Alto Douro University, Vila Real, PortugalFollow

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.

Recommended Citation

Cantieri FP, Gomes AC, de Arruda GA, Coledam DHC, Gomes Ribeiro EA, de Barros MVG, et al. Methodology of physical exercise: A proposal and reliability of a questionnaire for fitness professionals. Balt J Health Phys Act. 2021;13(4):1-8. doi: 10.29359/BJHPA.13.4.01

DOI

10.29359/BJHPA.13.4.01

Author ORCID Identifier

Francys Paula Cantieri ORCID 0000-0002-1132-4540; Antonio Carlos Gomes ORCID 0000-0002-3001-8311; Gustavo Aires de Arruda ORCID 0000-0002-9157-6114; Diogo Henrique Constantino Coledam ORCID 0000-0001-6211-7069; Edineia Aparecida Gomes Ribeiro ORCID 0000-0003-1196-2910; Mauro Virgilio Gomes de Barros ORCID 0000-0003-3165-0965; Ágata Cristina Marques Aranha ORCID 0000-0003-3593-0825

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