Accelerometer data collection and processing criteria to assess physical activity and other outcomes: a systematic review and practical considerations
Background Accelerometers are widely used to measure sedentary time, physical activity,
physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE), and sleep-related behaviors, with the …
physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE), and sleep-related behaviors, with the …
Using accelerometers in youth physical activity studies: a review of methods
Background: In 2005, investigators convened by the National Cancer Institute recommended
development of standardized protocols for accelerometer use and reporting decision rules in …
development of standardized protocols for accelerometer use and reporting decision rules in …
Methods of measurement in epidemiology: sedentary behaviour
Background Research examining sedentary behaviour as a potentially independent risk
factor for chronic disease morbidity and mortality has expanded rapidly in recent years …
factor for chronic disease morbidity and mortality has expanded rapidly in recent years …
Calibration of two objective measures of physical activity for children
KR Evenson, DJ Catellier, K Gill, KS Ondrak… - Journal of sports …, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
A calibration study was conducted to determine the threshold counts for two commonly used
accelerometers, the ActiGraph and the Actical, to classify activities by intensity in children 5 …
accelerometers, the ActiGraph and the Actical, to classify activities by intensity in children 5 …
Physical activity, self-regulation, and early academic achievement in preschool children
Research Findings: The present study investigated whether active play during recess was
associated with self-regulation and academic achievement in a prekindergarten sample. A …
associated with self-regulation and academic achievement in a prekindergarten sample. A …
[PDF][PDF] Validation of the GENEA Accelerometer
Purpose: The study aims were: 1) to assess the technical reliability and validity of the
GENEA using a mechanical shaker, 2) to perform a GENEA value calibration to develop …
GENEA using a mechanical shaker, 2) to perform a GENEA value calibration to develop …
[HTML][HTML] Objectively measured physical activity in European children: the IDEFICS study
K Konstabel, T Veidebaum, V Verbestel… - International journal of …, 2014 - nature.com
Objectives: To provide sex-and age-specific percentile values for levels of physical activity
(PA) and sedentary time of European children aged 2.0–10.9 years from eight European …
(PA) and sedentary time of European children aged 2.0–10.9 years from eight European …
Physically active lessons as physical activity and educational interventions: a systematic review of methods and results
Objective Physically active lessons aim to increase children's physical activity whilst
maintaining academic time. This systematic review aimed to investigate the methods used in …
maintaining academic time. This systematic review aimed to investigate the methods used in …
Validation and calibration of an accelerometer in preschool children
Objective: Obesity rates in young children are increasing, and decreased physical activity is
likely to be a major contributor to this trend. Studies of physical activity in young children are …
likely to be a major contributor to this trend. Studies of physical activity in young children are …
What proportion of youth are physically active? Measurement issues, levels and recent time trends
Aim The aim of this review is to summarise issues surrounding the measurement of physical
activity (PA) by self-report and accelerometry in youth (2–18 years old). Current levels and …
activity (PA) by self-report and accelerometry in youth (2–18 years old). Current levels and …