The links between increased participation in Physical Activity (PA) and improvements in
health are well established. As this body of evidence has grown, so too has the search for …

Background Accurate assessment is required to assess current and changing physical
activity levels, and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions designed to increase activity …

Valid, reliable, and direct measures of physical activity (PA) are critical to assessing the
impact of lifestyle PA interventions. However, little is known about the extent to which …

Background Physical inactivity is a well-known public health risk that should be monitored at
the population level. Physical activity levels are often surveyed across Europe. This …

Background Due to physiological and cognitive changes that occur with aging, accurate
physical activity (PA) measurement in older adults represents a unique challenge. The …

Background The measurement of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) is
fundamental to health related research, policy, and practice but there are well known …

Physical activity is an integral component of a healthy lifestyle, with relationships
documented between physical activity, chronic diseases, and disease risk factors. There is …

As the importance of physical activity is recognised in health promotion, the task of
measuring it becomes a central research and practice challenge. Measurement of physical …

Background Low levels of physical activity (PA) are a global concern and increasing PA
engagement is becoming a priority in current public health policies. Despite the large …

Background Feasible, cost-effective instruments are required for the surveillance of
moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) and to assess …