Comparison of accelerometer-based and observation-based measures of physical activity in children's after-school program recreation sessions

Comparison of accelerometer-based and observation-based measures of physical activity in children's after-school program recreation sessions

Introduction: Obtaining measures of physical activity (PA) in after-school program (ASP) recreation sessions is important for public health efforts promoting the recommended 60min of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for school-aged children. Trained observers used the System for O...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of science and medicine in sport 2010-12, Vol.13, p.e104-e105
Hauptverfasser: Rosenkranz, R, Welk, G, Dzewaltowski, D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Accelerometers
After school programs
Exercise
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Recreation
Sports Medicine
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Zusammenfassung:Introduction: Obtaining measures of physical activity (PA) in after-school program (ASP) recreation sessions is important for public health efforts promoting the recommended 60min of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for school-aged children. Trained observers used the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time (SOFIT) to assess context, leader behaviour, and child...
ISSN:1440-2440
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DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2010.10.683