Step counting: a review of measurement considerations and health-related applications
Step counting has long been used as a method of measuring distance. Starting in the mid-
1900s, researchers became interested in using steps per day to quantify ambulatory …
1900s, researchers became interested in using steps per day to quantify ambulatory …
How many steps/day are enough? for children and adolescents
Worldwide, public health physical activity guidelines include special emphasis on
populations of children (typically 6-11 years) and adolescents (typically 12-19 years) …
populations of children (typically 6-11 years) and adolescents (typically 12-19 years) …
A step-defined sedentary lifestyle index:< 5000 steps/day
C Tudor-Locke, CL Craig, JP Thyfault… - Applied physiology …, 2013 - cdnsciencepub.com
Step counting (using pedometers or accelerometers) is widely accepted by researchers,
practitioners, and the general public. Given the mounting evidence of the link between low …
practitioners, and the general public. Given the mounting evidence of the link between low …
Physical activity and sedentary time of youth in structured settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis
RM Tassitano, RG Weaver, MCM Tenório… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Background Structured settings, such as school, childcare, afterschool programs, summer
camps, and physical activity/sport programs are crucial to promoting physical activity (PA) …
camps, and physical activity/sport programs are crucial to promoting physical activity (PA) …
A systematic literature review with meta-analyses of within-and between-day differences in objectively measured physical activity in school-aged children
Background Targeting specific time periods of the day or week may enhance physical
activity (PA) interventions in youth. The most prudent time segments to target are currently …
activity (PA) interventions in youth. The most prudent time segments to target are currently …
Estimated energy expenditures for school-based policies and active living
BACKGROUND: Despite overwhelming evidence of the health benefits of physical activity,
most American youth are not meeting the 60 minutes per day recommendation for moderate …
most American youth are not meeting the 60 minutes per day recommendation for moderate …
Gender and grade differences in objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns among Japanese children and adolescents: a cross-sectional …
Background Physical activity levels in childhood have decreased, making the promotion of
children's physical activity an important issue. The present study examined gender and …
children's physical activity an important issue. The present study examined gender and …
School day segmented physical activity patterns of high and low active children
Background Variability exists in children's activity patterns due to the association with
environmental, social, demographic, and inter-individual factors. This study described …
environmental, social, demographic, and inter-individual factors. This study described …
The Canadian assessment of physical literacy: development of a model of children's capacity for a healthy, active lifestyle through a Delphi process
CE Francis, PE Longmuir, C Boyer… - … of physical activity …, 2016 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: The Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL) was conceptualized as
a tool to monitor children's physical literacy. The original model (fitness, activity behavior …
a tool to monitor children's physical literacy. The original model (fitness, activity behavior …
A quantitative review of physical activity, health, and learning outcomes associated with classroom-based physical activity interventions
Research suggests that physical activity may foster improved academic performance, yet
schools are receiving more pressure to achieve high academic standards. It is important for …
schools are receiving more pressure to achieve high academic standards. It is important for …