The use of pedometers for monitoring physical activity in children and adolescents: measurement considerations
Article
Article Title | The use of pedometers for monitoring physical activity in children and adolescents: measurement considerations |
---|---|
ERA Journal ID | 9773 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Clemes, Stacy A. (Author) and Biddle, Stuart J. H. (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Physical Activity and Health |
Journal Citation | 10 (2), pp. 249-262 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1543-3080 |
1543-5474 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.10.2.249 |
Web Address (URL) | http://journals.humankinetics.com/doi/abs/10.1123/jpah.10.2.249 |
Abstract | Background: Pedometers are increasingly being used to measure physical activity in children and adolescents. This review provides an overview of common measurement issues relating to their use. Methods: Studies addressing the following measurement issues in children/adolescents (aged 3-18 years) were included: pedometer validity and reliability, monitoring period, wear time, reactivity, and data treatment and reporting. Pedometer surveillance studies in children/adolescents (aged: 4-18 years) were also included to enable common measurement protocols to be highlighted. Results: In children > 5 years, pedometers provide a valid and reliable, objective measure of ambulatory activity. Further evidence is required on pedometer validity in preschool children. Across all ages, optimal monitoring frames to detect habitual activity have yet to be determined; most surveillance studies use 7 days. It is recommended that standardized wear time criteria are established for different age groups, and that wear times are reported. As activity varies between weekdays and weekend days, researchers interested in habitual activity should include both types of day in surveillance studies. There is conflicting evidence on the presence of reactivity to pedometers. Conclusions: Pedometers are a suitable tool to objectively assess ambulatory activity in children (> 5 years) and adolescents. This review provides recommendations to enhance the standardization of measurement protocols. © 2013 Human Kinetics, Inc. |
Keywords | Data treatment and reporting; Instrument choice; Monitoring frame; Reactivity; Validity and reliability; |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420702. Exercise physiology |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Loughborough University, United Kingdom |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q41zz/the-use-of-pedometers-for-monitoring-physical-activity-in-children-and-adolescents-measurement-considerations
1299
total views8
total downloads0
views this month0
downloads this month