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The Compulsive Exercise Test

Authors

Lorin Taranis, Stephen Touyz, Caroline Meyer (2011)

The CET is a 24-item scale designed to evaluate excessive and compulsive exercise behaviors.

What this tool is good for:

The CET is a relevant tool for identifying and quantifying compulsive exercise behaviors, which may be common in individuals with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Exercise attitudes

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

24

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

10-15-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Exercise attitudes

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

24

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

10-15-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish