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Table 1 MET-h values applied to each activity level by age group

From: The impact of a park refurbishment in a low socioeconomic area on physical activity: a cost-effectiveness study

 

Sitting

Standing

Moderate activity

Vigorous activity

Average of moderate and vigorous activity

Up to 12 years

1.51

1.7

6.02

7.33

6.7

13–20 years

1.51

1.7

6.32

7.73

7.0

20 years and over

1.5

2.3

3.54

7.05

5.3

  1. 1 Sitting quietly [46]; 2 Obstacle/locomotor course-moderate [46]; 3 obstacle/locomotor course-vigorous [46]; 4 walking for pleasure [30]; 5 jogging [30]