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PAC Points
The PAC Personal Scoresheet lets you count physical activity, wherever you find it. Using the basis of one point for every ten minutes of moderate physical activity, PAC is an easy way to set personal goals, challenge others, and hold friendly competitions without limiting the kind of physical activity. Ten minutes of walking, swimming, biking, raking, vacuuming; it all earns one point, because all physical activity counts.

Walk for P.A. Everyday! Look here for ideas.

Start with a goal that fits for your current level of PA. (Even 4 or 5 points a week is OK!) Increase your goal gradually as you learn what you like and how PA fits into your weekly routine.

Format: The PAC scoresheet has a grid with days across the top and activity intervals down the side. When you do 10-minutes of physical activity, mark "1" point in the first box for that day. If you do 20 minutes, mark "2" points, and so on.

(Roll your mouse over the image (left) to see a close-up. Columns = days; rows = points.)

Flexibility: The PAC scoresheet is unique in that you don't have to get all a day's PA at one time. For example, there's many ways to score 3-points in a day, including one 30-minute bike ride, or 10-minutes of morning exercise + two 5-minute walks during work breaks + 10-minutes of evening yard work.

Roll your mouse over the image (right); the example shows a point total of 3 for both Monday and Tuesday.

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