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Topic: CSA
Back to Research DatabaseDifferences in Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Physical Activity and Obesity Among Caucasians and Non Caucasians in Norway
PURPOSE: To evaluate the differences between Caucasians and non-Caucasians with regard to cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity and obesity measures. METHODS: Four hundred and ten 9-year old children and 347... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Anderssen, S A; Klasson-Heggebø, L
- Institutions: Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education
Detecting bouts of physical activity in a field setting
The purposes of this study were to assess the TRITRAC and CSA for: (a) interaccelerometer agreement; (b) agreement in detecting patterns of moderate-intensity physical activity; and (c) agreement in... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Masse, L. C.; Fulton, J. E.; Watson, K. L.; Heesch, K. C.; Kohl, H. W.; Blair S. N.; Tortolero, S. R.
- Institutions: Cooper Institute
DEFINING RELATIVE INTENSITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BOUTS FROM ACCELEROMETER DATA
PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to describe and evaluate a method of defining the intensity of accumulated lifestyle PA bouts from CSA data based upon relative intensity... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Harm S A; Bassett, 0 R FACSM; Reis, J P; Strath, S J; DuBose, K D; Jones, D A; Ainsworth, BE FACSM; Kohl, H W FACSM
- Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Comparison of Physical Activity Levels of Students in Grades 3, 7, and 11 According to Body Mass Index
This study examined average time spent in moderate or more intense physical activities in boys and girls of normal weight, at risk for overweight, and overweight. Physical activity was... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Thompson, A.M.; Campagna, P.D.; Rehman, L.A.; Rasmussen, R.L.; Ness, G.W.; Murphy, RJL; Porter. J
- Institutions: St Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
Assessing Physical Activity Among Children With Accelerometers Using Different Time Sampling Intervals and Placements
The aim was to investigate (a) the effect of five different time sampling intervals (epoch settings) on different intensity levels when assessing physical activity with an accelerometer (CSA, WAM... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Nillson, A, Ekeland, U, Yngve, A, Sjoestroem, M
- Institutions: Unit for Preventative Nutrition at Novum, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge, Sweden
Assessing physical activity during wheelchair pushing: validity of a portable accelerometer
We assessed the validity of the Computer Science and Applications, Inc (CSA) accelerometer as a measure of energy expenditure during wheelchair pushing Participants completed three timed pushes over an... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Washburn, R.A.; Copay, A.G.
- Institutions: --
ASSESSING THE ACCUMULATION OF MODERATE-INTENSITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN ADULTS
Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the validity of self-reported moderate-intensity physical activity using the short, last 7- day. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) Methods: Eighteen... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Rosenberg, M Bull, F C. Braham, R Cowper, K Booth, M
- Institutions: University of Western Australia
Calibration of the Computer Science and Applications, Inc. Accelerometer
PURPOSE: We established accelerometer count ranges for the Computer Science and Applications, Inc. (CSA) activity monitor corresponding to commonly employed MET categories. METHODS: Data were obtained from 50 adults... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Patty S. Freedson, Edward Melanson and John Sirard
- Institutions: University of Massachusetts, Department of Exercise Science, Torman Building, Amherst, MA 01003