Physical Activity and COVID-19

Thank you for taking part in this survey

Your involvement is really helpful for understanding the attitudes and behaviours towards physical activity during this period of government-imposed lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Your responses will be used to help support more people to be active during the current lockdown.

Please follow the latest government advice.

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* 1. Gender

Male

Female

Other

Prefer not to say

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* 2. Age

16-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

Prefer not to say

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* 3. To which of the following groups do you consider yourself to belong?

White

Mixed

Asian

Black

Chinese

Other ethnic group

Prefer not to say

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* 4. Which local authority do you live in?

Halton

Knowsley

Liverpool

Sefton

St. Helens

Wirral

Outside of Merseyside

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* 5. Please indicate which one of the following best describes your profession?

High managerial, administrative or professional e.g. doctor, lawyer, medium / large company director (50+ people)

Intermediate managerial, administrative or professional e.g. teacher, manager, accountant

Supervisor, administrative or professional e.g. policeman, nurse, secretary, self-employed

Skilled manual worker e.g. mechanic, plumber, electrician, lorry driver, train driver

Semi-skilled or unskilled manual worker e.g. waiter, factory worker, receptionist, labourer

House-wife / house-husband

Unemployed

Student

Retired

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* 6. In light of COVID-19, what is your current working situation?

Normal working conditions

Working with social distancing restrictions

Working from home

Furloughed

Other (please specify)

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* 7. In the past week, on how many days have you done a total of 30 minutes or more of physical activity, which was enough to raise your breathing rate? This may include sport, exercise and brisk walking or cycling for recreation or to get to and from places but should not include housework or physical activity that is part of your job

0 days

1 day

2 days

3 days

4 days

5 days

6 days

7 days

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* 8. In the past week, do you think you have done more, less or the same amount of physical activity and exercise, compared to a typical week before the COVID-19 restrictions were introduced?

A lot more

A bit more

Neither more nor less

A bit less

A lot less

Don’t know

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* 9. Which, if any, of the following physical activities have you done in the past week?

A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for leisure)

A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for travel)

Cycling for leisure

Cycling for travel

Running or jogging

Home activity, fitness or exercise classes viewed online or on TV, DVD or video

Home activity, fitness or exercise not viewed online or on TV, DVD or video

Home activity, fitness or exercise provided online by my gym/sports club/coach/instructor

Informal active play/games in the house or garden (e.g. throwing, catching, running games)

I have not done any physical activity in the past week

Other sport, exercise or physical activity (please specify)

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* 10. If on Question 9, you answered "Home activity, fitness or exercise provided online by my gym/sports club/coach/instructor", could you provide the name of the gym/sports club/coach/instructor below?

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* 11. Why have you chosen to do that particular activity/activities?

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* 12. Thinking about these activities how does this compare to what you did in a typical week before the COVID19 restrictions were introduced? Is this more, less, or the same amount than you would have normally done in a week?

	A lot more	A bit more	Neither more nor less	A bit less	A lot less	Don't know	N/A
A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for leisure)	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for leisure) A lot more	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for leisure) A bit more	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for leisure) Neither more nor less	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for leisure) A bit less	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for leisure) A lot less	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for leisure) Don't know	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for leisure) N/A
A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for travel)	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for travel) A lot more	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for travel) A bit more	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for travel) Neither more nor less	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for travel) A bit less	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for travel) A lot less	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for travel) Don't know	A walk lasting at least 10 minutes (for travel) N/A
Cycling for leisure	Cycling for leisure A lot more	Cycling for leisure A bit more	Cycling for leisure Neither more nor less	Cycling for leisure A bit less	Cycling for leisure A lot less	Cycling for leisure Don't know	Cycling for leisure N/A
Cycling for travel	Cycling for travel A lot more	Cycling for travel A bit more	Cycling for travel Neither more nor less	Cycling for travel A bit less	Cycling for travel A lot less	Cycling for travel Don't know	Cycling for travel N/A
Running or jogging	Running or jogging A lot more	Running or jogging A bit more	Running or jogging Neither more nor less	Running or jogging A bit less	Running or jogging A lot less	Running or jogging Don't know	Running or jogging N/A
Home activity, fitness or exercise classes viewed online or on TV, DVD or video	Home activity, fitness or exercise classes viewed online or on TV, DVD or video A lot more	Home activity, fitness or exercise classes viewed online or on TV, DVD or video A bit more	Home activity, fitness or exercise classes viewed online or on TV, DVD or video Neither more nor less	Home activity, fitness or exercise classes viewed online or on TV, DVD or video A bit less	Home activity, fitness or exercise classes viewed online or on TV, DVD or video A lot less	Home activity, fitness or exercise classes viewed online or on TV, DVD or video Don't know	Home activity, fitness or exercise classes viewed online or on TV, DVD or video N/A
Home activity, fitness or exercise not viewed online or on TV, DVD or video	Home activity, fitness or exercise not viewed online or on TV, DVD or video A lot more	Home activity, fitness or exercise not viewed online or on TV, DVD or video A bit more	Home activity, fitness or exercise not viewed online or on TV, DVD or video Neither more nor less	Home activity, fitness or exercise not viewed online or on TV, DVD or video A bit less	Home activity, fitness or exercise not viewed online or on TV, DVD or video A lot less	Home activity, fitness or exercise not viewed online or on TV, DVD or video Don't know	Home activity, fitness or exercise not viewed online or on TV, DVD or video N/A
Informal active play/games in the house or garden (e.g. throwing, catching, running games)	Informal active play/games in the house or garden (e.g. throwing, catching, running games) A lot more	Informal active play/games in the house or garden (e.g. throwing, catching, running games) A bit more	Informal active play/games in the house or garden (e.g. throwing, catching, running games) Neither more nor less	Informal active play/games in the house or garden (e.g. throwing, catching, running games) A bit less	Informal active play/games in the house or garden (e.g. throwing, catching, running games) A lot less	Informal active play/games in the house or garden (e.g. throwing, catching, running games) Don't know	Informal active play/games in the house or garden (e.g. throwing, catching, running games) N/A
I have not done any physical activity in the past week	I have not done any physical activity in the past week A lot more	I have not done any physical activity in the past week A bit more	I have not done any physical activity in the past week Neither more nor less	I have not done any physical activity in the past week A bit less	I have not done any physical activity in the past week A lot less	I have not done any physical activity in the past week Don't know	I have not done any physical activity in the past week N/A

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* 13. To what extent do you agree/disagree with each statement?

	Strongly agree	Tend to agree	Tend to disagree	Strongly disagree	Don't know
Since the outbreak I have found new ways to be active	Since the outbreak I have found new ways to be active Strongly agree	Since the outbreak I have found new ways to be active Tend to agree	Since the outbreak I have found new ways to be active Tend to disagree	Since the outbreak I have found new ways to be active Strongly disagree	Since the outbreak I have found new ways to be active Don't know
I have more time now to be physically active	I have more time now to be physically active Strongly agree	I have more time now to be physically active Tend to agree	I have more time now to be physically active Tend to disagree	I have more time now to be physically active Strongly disagree	I have more time now to be physically active Don't know
I have been encouraged to exercise by the Government’s guidance	I have been encouraged to exercise by the Government’s guidance Strongly agree	I have been encouraged to exercise by the Government’s guidance Tend to agree	I have been encouraged to exercise by the Government’s guidance Tend to disagree	I have been encouraged to exercise by the Government’s guidance Strongly disagree	I have been encouraged to exercise by the Government’s guidance Don't know
I do not find exercising on my own enjoyable	I do not find exercising on my own enjoyable Strongly agree	I do not find exercising on my own enjoyable Tend to agree	I do not find exercising on my own enjoyable Tend to disagree	I do not find exercising on my own enjoyable Strongly disagree	I do not find exercising on my own enjoyable Don't know
I miss the types of physical activity I was able to do before the outbreak	I miss the types of physical activity I was able to do before the outbreak Strongly agree	I miss the types of physical activity I was able to do before the outbreak Tend to agree	I miss the types of physical activity I was able to do before the outbreak Tend to disagree	I miss the types of physical activity I was able to do before the outbreak Strongly disagree	I miss the types of physical activity I was able to do before the outbreak Don't know
I worry about leaving my home to exercise or be active	I worry about leaving my home to exercise or be active Strongly agree	I worry about leaving my home to exercise or be active Tend to agree	I worry about leaving my home to exercise or be active Tend to disagree	I worry about leaving my home to exercise or be active Strongly disagree	I worry about leaving my home to exercise or be active Don't know
I feel guilty about wanting to exercise during the outbreak	I feel guilty about wanting to exercise during the outbreak Strongly agree	I feel guilty about wanting to exercise during the outbreak Tend to agree	I feel guilty about wanting to exercise during the outbreak Tend to disagree	I feel guilty about wanting to exercise during the outbreak Strongly disagree	I feel guilty about wanting to exercise during the outbreak Don't know
I feel guilty about not exercising more during the outbreak	I feel guilty about not exercising more during the outbreak Strongly agree	I feel guilty about not exercising more during the outbreak Tend to agree	I feel guilty about not exercising more during the outbreak Tend to disagree	I feel guilty about not exercising more during the outbreak Strongly disagree	I feel guilty about not exercising more during the outbreak Don't know
I exercise to help manage my physical health during the outbreak	I exercise to help manage my physical health during the outbreak Strongly agree	I exercise to help manage my physical health during the outbreak Tend to agree	I exercise to help manage my physical health during the outbreak Tend to disagree	I exercise to help manage my physical health during the outbreak Strongly disagree	I exercise to help manage my physical health during the outbreak Don't know
I exercise to help manage my mental health during the outbreak	I exercise to help manage my mental health during the outbreak Strongly agree	I exercise to help manage my mental health during the outbreak Tend to agree	I exercise to help manage my mental health during the outbreak Tend to disagree	I exercise to help manage my mental health during the outbreak Strongly disagree	I exercise to help manage my mental health during the outbreak Don't know
The current situation has not impacted my current exercise regime	The current situation has not impacted my current exercise regime Strongly agree	The current situation has not impacted my current exercise regime Tend to agree	The current situation has not impacted my current exercise regime Tend to disagree	The current situation has not impacted my current exercise regime Strongly disagree	The current situation has not impacted my current exercise regime Don't know

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* 14. After COVID-19 restrictions have ended, I intend to...

Increase my activity levels

Continue with my current activity levels

Decrease my activity levels

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* 15. Are you placing a higher priority on physical activity since COVID-19 restrictions started?

Less

Stayed the same

* 16. What three things have helped you be active during this time?

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* 17. What three things have got in the way of you being active during this time?

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* 18. How have the COVID-19 restrictions affected your mental health?

It has got much worse

It has got a bit worse

It is about the same

It has got a bit better

It has got much better

I don't know

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* 19. Do you have a longstanding physical or mental condition or illness that has lasted or is likely to last 12 months and which has a substantial adverse effect on your ability to carry out day-to-day activities?

Yes - physical condition or illness

Yes - mental condition or illness

Yes - other

Prefer not to say

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* 20. Are you well enough to exercise today?

Yes

Don't know

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* 21. If you’ve found new ways to be active, or have changed what you normally do to comply with lockdown restrictions, we would love to hear from you.

If you are happy to be contacted for more information about how you've been active please leave your email address below. All personal data will be used and stored in compliance with GDPR guidance.

Name

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* 22. Please check this box if you would be willing for us to contact you with more questions or an invitation to a focus group/interview

I agree that I can be contacted on the email given above for more questions or an invitation to a focus group/interview

If you have any questions about this survey or how your data will be used please contact admin@merseysidesport.com

Thank you for completing our survey today. On our website, we have put together a support page to help you stay active during lockdown. We have listed available resources to be active at any age along with advice on mental health and wellbeing. This page can be found here: https://www.merseysidesport.com/covid-19-being-active/