I. Physical Activity Habits:
* Quantitative:
* On average, how many days a week do you participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)? (Options: 0, 1-2, 3-4, 5-7)
* How many hours of screen time (TV, video games, computers, phones) do you have on a typical school day? (Options: Less than 1 hour, 1-2 hours, 2-3 hours, 3+ hours)
* How often do you walk or cycle to school? (Options: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always)
* How many minutes of physical activity do you get during lunch break? (Options: 0-15, 16-30, 31-45, 45+)
* Do you participate in any extracurricular sports or physical activities? (Yes/No) If yes, which ones? (Open text)
* Qualitative:
* What are your favorite physical activities? (Open text)
* What are some things that make it difficult for you to be physically active? (Open text)
* What types of physical activities would you like to see offered more at school? (Open text)
II. School Environment & Resources:
* Quantitative:
* How accessible are school facilities for physical activity (e.g., gyms, playing fields)? (Options: Very Accessible, Accessible, Somewhat Accessible, Not Accessible)
* How safe do you feel participating in physical activity at school? (Options: Very Safe, Safe, Somewhat Safe, Not Safe)
* How often do you use school facilities for physical activity outside of class time? (Options: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always)
* Qualitative:
* What improvements could be made to the school environment to encourage more physical activity? (Open text)
* What resources (equipment, staff, facilities) would help you be more physically active at school? (Open text)
* Are there enough opportunities for physical activity during the school day? (Open text, or a rating scale: Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree)
III. Perceptions & Attitudes:
* Quantitative:
* How important is physical activity to you? (Options: Not Important, Somewhat Important, Important, Very Important)
* How confident are you in your ability to participate in physical activities? (Options: Not Confident, Somewhat Confident, Confident, Very Confident)
* Qualitative:
* What are the benefits of being physically active? (Open text)
* What are the challenges of being physically active? (Open text)
* What motivates you to be physically active? (Open text)
Important Considerations:
* Age Appropriateness: Tailor the language and complexity of the questions to the age group of the students.
* Clarity and Conciseness: Use simple, clear language. Avoid jargon or ambiguous terms.
* Anonymity and Confidentiality: Assure students that their responses will be kept confidential.
* Length: Keep the survey relatively short to maintain student engagement.
* Pilot Testing: Test the survey with a small group of students before administering it to the entire school population.
* Data Analysis Plan: Consider how you will analyze the data before you start collecting it.
Remember to obtain appropriate ethical approvals before conducting your survey. By using a combination of these question types, you can gather a comprehensive understanding of students' physical activity habits, perceptions, and the school environment.