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Title: Physical Activity Measurement Methods for Young Children: A Comparative Study
Language: English
Authors: Hands, Beth, Parker, Helen, Larkin, Dawne
Source: Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science. Sep 2006 10(3):203-214.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2006
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Play, Physical Activities, Observation, Physical Activity Level, Young Children, Comparative Analysis, Measurement Techniques, Measurement Equipment, Instrumentation, Evaluation Research, Program Validation, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Australia
DOI: 10.1207/s15327841mpee1003_5
ISSN: 1091-367X
Abstract: Many behavior patterns that impact on physical activity experiences are established in early childhood, therefore it is important that valid, reliable, and feasible measures are constructed to identify children who are not developing appropriate and healthy activity habits. In this study, measures of physical activity derived by accelerometry and pedometry are compared with direct observation of 5- and 6-year-old children (N = 24). The children were monitored for 30 min over 5 consecutive days during a free play session in their preprimary setting. The results for all measures were significantly correlated. When compared to direct observation, the coefficient of determination indicated that the pedometer (R[superscript 2] = 0.81) was able to more accurately predict all levels of physical activity compared to the accelerometer (R[superscript 2] = 0.59). When the children were grouped into low, moderate, wand high activity levels using observation, the pedometer data were better able to separate the groups than the accelerometer data. These findings indicate that the pedometer is a better measure of free play physical activity in 5- and 6-year-old children compared to the accelerometer. (Contains 3 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 46
Entry Date: 2009
Accession Number: EJ829336
Database: ERIC
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