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Acute Physical Fatigue Assessment Questionnaire

Acute Physical Fatigue Assessment Questionnaire Test

See how physically drained you feel after a workday in about 4 minutes. 18 quick items deliver a clear fatigue snapshot to guide rest, workload, and safer performance.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

5/8

Motivational Engagement (ME)

Measures current involvement and motivation to keep working, which can decline as acute physical fatigue increases over a workday.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 8: High

A score of 5 indicates moderate motivational engagement, suggesting engagement is present but may be starting to wane with fatigue.

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4/8

Mental Exhaustion (ME)

Measures the severity of psychological fatigue symptoms such as reduced concentration and emotional instability over the course of a workday.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 8: High

A score of 4 indicates a moderate level of mental exhaustion, suggesting noticeable but manageable difficulty with focus and emotional steadiness.

example score

14/20

Fatigue (F)

Measures the intensity of subjective physical tiredness accumulated over a single workday.

Low fatigue

Moderate fatigue

High fatigue

0 – 6: Low fatigue | 7 – 13: Moderate fatigue | 14 – 20: High fatigue

A score of 14 falls in the High fatigue range, indicating a pronounced subjective sense of physical tiredness after the workday.

example score

13/36

Physical Fatigue Index (PFI)

The Physical Fatigue Index (PFI) estimates the severity of acute physical fatigue accumulated over a single workday, including related psychological and motivational changes.

No signs

Mild

Moderate to severe

0 – 10: No signs | 11 – 18: Mild | 19 – 36: Moderate to severe

A score of 13 falls in the Mild range, suggesting a low but noticeable level of acute physical fatigue by the end of the workday.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Shift and field workers

41%OF USERS

People in physically demanding or travel-heavy roles take it after a shift to gauge how much fatigue built up and whether they need more rest or lighter duties.

Office and control operators

34%OF USERS

Those doing prolonged sitting, repetitive actions, or high-attention monitoring use it to spot hidden physical fatigue that can increase mistakes by day’s end.

Students and trainees

25%OF USERS

Learners and interns take it to track day-to-day fatigue during study, practice, or training blocks and adjust workload to avoid burnout.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Motivational Engagement (ME)

Average

3.9

Normal range

2.5 — 5.3

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Mental Exhaustion (ME)

Average

5.4

Normal range

4.3 — 6.6

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max.

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Fatigue (F)

Average

12.1

Normal range

9.2 — 15

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max.

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Physical Fatigue Index (PFI)

Average

Normal range

12.3 — 21.8

min.

max.

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures acute physical fatigue that builds up over a single workday. It focuses on current fatigue intensity rather than long-term tiredness.

Who is this questionnaire appropriate for?

It is appropriate for individuals in roles with physical, static, or dynamic demands, including prolonged sitting, repetitive tasks, or frequent task switching. It may be used in workplace, training, or educational settings.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is approximately 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 18 items.

What time period should responses reflect?

Responses should reflect the current state at the end of a work period or immediately after a defined task block. Answers should not be based on the prior week or usual baseline.

How are results typically used?

Results support decisions about rest breaks, workload adjustment, and shift or task planning. They may also be used to monitor fatigue trends and evaluate the effect of training or work organization.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Acute Physical Fatigue Assessment Questionnaire Test

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This questionnaire is a brief self-report measure intended to assess acute, workday-related physical fatigue. The Acute Physical Fatigue Assessment Questionnaire is designed to capture the intensity of fatigue symptoms that may develop over the course of a single day across a range of activity demands.

The measure consists of 18 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Respondents rate fatigue-related experiences to support rapid screening and monitoring; results may inform decisions about workload, scheduling, and rest planning in occupational or educational settings. The Acute Physical Fatigue Assessment Questionnaire is attributed to David M. Borg.

Author: David M. Borg

Literature: Borg, G. A. V. Psychophysical bases of perceived exertion. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 1982.

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