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 …
[HTML][HTML] A systematic literature review with meta-analyses of within-and between-day differences in objectively measured physical activity in school-aged children
Background Targeting specific time periods of the day or week may enhance physical
activity (PA) interventions in youth. The most prudent time segments to target are currently …
activity (PA) interventions in youth. The most prudent time segments to target are currently …
[HTML][HTML] Early effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in children living in the US
Background COVID-19 restrictions such as the closure of schools and parks, and the
cancellation of youth sports and activity classes around the United States may prevent …
cancellation of youth sports and activity classes around the United States may prevent …
[HTML][HTML] Validation of accelerometer wear and nonwear time classification algorithm
L Choi, Z Liu, CE Matthews… - Medicine and science in …, 2011 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Purpose To validate and improve a commonly used algorithm for classifying accelerometer
wear and nonwear time intervals using objective movement data obtained in the whole …
wear and nonwear time intervals using objective movement data obtained in the whole …
[HTML][HTML] Quality control methods in accelerometer data processing: defining minimum wear time
Background When using accelerometers to measure physical activity, researchers need to
determine whether subjects have worn their device for a sufficient period to be included in …
determine whether subjects have worn their device for a sufficient period to be included in …
[HTML][HTML] Promoting healthy weight in primary school children through physical activity and nutrition education: a pragmatic evaluation of the CHANGE! randomised …
SJ Fairclough, AF Hackett, IG Davies, R Gobbi… - BMC public health, 2013 - Springer
Background This pragmatic evaluation investigated the effectiveness of the Children's
Health, Activity and Nutrition: Get Educated!(CHANGE!) Project, a cluster randomised …
Health, Activity and Nutrition: Get Educated!(CHANGE!) Project, a cluster randomised …
[HTML][HTML] Physical activity and dietary behaviour in a population-based sample of British 10-year old children: the SPEEDY study (Sport, Physical activity and Eating …
EMF van Sluijs, PML Skidmore, K Mwanza, AP Jones… - BMC public health, 2008 - Springer
Background The SPEEDY study was set up to quantify levels of physical activity (PA) and
dietary habits and the association with potential correlates in 9–10 year old British school …
dietary habits and the association with potential correlates in 9–10 year old British school …
[HTML][HTML] The relationship between living in urban and rural areas of Scotland and children's physical activity and sedentary levels: a country-wide cross-sectional …
Background Living in urban or rural environments may influence children's levels of physical
activity and sedentary behaviours. We know little about variations in device-measured …
activity and sedentary behaviours. We know little about variations in device-measured …
[HTML][HTML] An investigation of patterns of children's sedentary and vigorous physical activity throughout the week
RM Steele, EMF van Sluijs, SJ Sharp… - International Journal of …, 2010 - Springer
Background Participation in higher intensity activity (ie vigorous physical activity [VPA])
appears more consistently associated with lower adiposity, unfortunately little is known …
appears more consistently associated with lower adiposity, unfortunately little is known …
Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity and clustered cardiometabolic risk in children and adolescents: the HAPPY study
Clustering of cardiometabolic risk factors can occur during childhood and predisposes
individuals to cardiometabolic disease. This study calculated clustered cardiometabolic risk …
individuals to cardiometabolic disease. This study calculated clustered cardiometabolic risk …