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Monitoring & Promotion of Physical Activity
Mel Bower
Domains of Physical Activity
Physical activities are often classified into domains that reflect the purpose of the activity.
A common four-category classification is:
Occupational (work-related)
Domestic (housework, yard work, physically-active child care, chores)
Transportation (walking or bicycling for the purposes of going somewhere)
Leisure-time (discretionary or recreational time for hobbies, sports, and exercise).