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Topic: CSA
Back to Research DatabaseThe validity of the Computer Science and Applications activity monitor for use in coronary artery disease patients during level walking
The principal aim of the present study was to examine the validity of the Computer Science and Applications (CSA) activity monitor during level walking in coronary artery disease (CAl))... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Ekelund, U; Tingstroem, P; Kamwendo, K; Krantz, M; Nylander, E; Sjoestroem, M; Bergdahl, B
- Institutions: Oerebro University
Validation of a Physical Activity Self-Report Questionnaire in a Portuguese Pediatric Population
The goal of this study was to validate an adapted version of the “weekly checklist’ in a Portuguese population. The validity was assessed by comparing self-reports against the Computer... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Mota, J; Santos, P; Guerra S; Ribeiro JC; Duarte, JA; Sallis, JF
- Institutions: University of Porto
The Utility of the CSA Accelerometer to Assess Daily Step Count Activity
An accurate assessment of physical activity is important for a variety of applications in public health research. Walking is encouraged as one of the most accessible ways to be... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: T Bennett and P Campagna
- Institutions: Dalhousie University
TELEVISION VIEWING AND BODY FAT IN 281 WOMEN: THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
PURPOSE: The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the association between television viewing (TV) and body fat percentage in 281 middle-aged women. An additional goal was to ascertain... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Tucker, L A. FACSM; Peterson, T
- Institutions: 1Brigham Young University
Simultaneous heart rate-motion sensor technique to estimate energy expenditure
Purpose: Heart rate (HR) and motion sensors represent promising tools for physical activity (PA) assessment, as each provides an estimate of energy expenditure (EF). Although each has inherent limitations,... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: SCOTT I. STRATH; DAVID R. BASSETT, JR.; ANN M. SWARTZ; DIXIE L. THOMPSON
- Institutions: University of Tennessee
Selecting an appropriate motion sensor in children and adolescents
The purpose of the present study was to systematically review published evidence on the reproducibility, validity, and feasibility of motion sensors used to assess physical activity in healthy children... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Sanne I. de Vries, Ingrid Bakker, Marijke Hopman-Rock, Remy A. Hirasing, Willem van Mechele
- Institutions: TNO Quality of Life, TNO-VU University, and VU University Medical Centre
Screening for Physical Activity in Family Practice Evaluation of Two Brief Assessment Tools
Background Physical activity (PA) is relevant to the prevention and management of many health conditions in family practice. There is a need for an efficient, reliable, and valid assessment... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Ben J. Smith PhD, Alison L. Marshall PhD, and Nancy Huang MBBS
- Institutions: University of Sydney, University of Queensland, and Kinect Australia
Relationship between Physical Activity and Diet among African-American Girls
Objective: To examine the cross-sectional relationships between physical activity and dietary behaviors among 8- to 1 0-year-old African-American girls. Research Methods and Procedures: Two hundred ten 8- to 10-year-old... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Russell Jago , Tom Baranowski, Sunmi Yoo, Karen W. Cullen, Issa Zakeri , Kathy Watson , John H. Himes , Charlotte Pratt, Wanjie Sun, Leslie A. Pruitt and Donna M. Matheson
- Institutions: Baylor College of Medicine, Inje University, University of Minnesota, George Washington University, Stanford University School of Medicine
The relation of goal orientations to physical activity in physical education
Researchers support the relationship of task orientation with exerted effort persistence and self-reported physical activity but there is little evidence on the relation of goal perspectives with objective measures... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Tzetzis, G; Goudas, M; Kourtessis, T; Zisi, V
- Institutions: University of Thessaloniki
PHYSICAL FITNESS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OBESITY AMONG CHILDREN AND YOUTH
PURPOSE: To evaluate the differences in physical fitness and physical activity between 9- and 15-year old girls and boys in Oslo, and to evaluate the relationship of those variables... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Klasson-Heggebø, L; Grydeland, M; Andersen, K; AnderssenT S A.
- Institutions: Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education