Assessment of physical activity by self-report: status, limitations, and future directions
Method Self-report measures of physical activity were included for review if (a) there were
published reports of validity testing of the measure using an objective assessment ofphysical …
published reports of validity testing of the measure using an objective assessment ofphysical …
Accelerometer-based measures in physical activity surveillance: current practices and issues
Objective Self-reports of physical activity (PA) have been the mainstay of measurement in
most non-communicable disease (NCD) surveillance systems. To these, other measures are …
most non-communicable disease (NCD) surveillance systems. To these, other measures are …
The impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity of Czech children
T Štveráková, J Jačisko, A Busch, M Šafářová, P Kolář… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Introduction The pandemic of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and related restrictions
(closed schools and sports centers, social isolation, masks) may have a negative impact on …
(closed schools and sports centers, social isolation, masks) may have a negative impact on …
Physical activity, leisure-time screen use and depression among children and young adolescents
Objectives Adolescent mental disorders remain a relatively neglected area of research,
despite evidence that these conditions affect youth disproportionately. We examined …
despite evidence that these conditions affect youth disproportionately. We examined …
A six‐year longitudinal study of the relationship of physical activity to bone mineral accrual in growing children: the university of Saskatchewan bone mineral accrual …
DA Bailey, HA McKay, RL Mirwald… - Journal of bone and …, 1999 - academic.oup.com
To investigate the influence of physical activity on bone mineral accrual during the
adolescent years, we analyzed 6 years of data from 53 girls and 60 boys. Physical activity …
adolescent years, we analyzed 6 years of data from 53 girls and 60 boys. Physical activity …
Assessment of physical activity in youth
Despite much progress with physical activity assessment, the limitations concerning the
accurate measurement of physical activity are often amplified in young people due to the …
accurate measurement of physical activity are often amplified in young people due to the …
Physical activity questionnaires for youth: a systematic review of measurement properties
MJM Chinapaw, LB Mokkink, MNM van Poppel… - Sports medicine, 2010 - Springer
Because of the diversity in available questionnaires, it is not easy for researchers to decide
which instrument is most suitable for his or her specific demands. Therefore, we …
which instrument is most suitable for his or her specific demands. Therefore, we …
A comparison of indirect versus direct measures for assessing physical activity in the pediatric population: a systematic review
Background. Accurate assessment of physical activity (PA) in children and adolescents is
required to establish PA levels, monitor changes and inform public healthy policy. This study …
required to establish PA levels, monitor changes and inform public healthy policy. This study …
Parental influences on physical activity in children: An exploration of potential mechanisms
GJ Welk, K Wood, G Morss - Pediatric exercise science, 2003 - journals.humankinetics.com
This study examined the utility of a model to explain parental influence on children's physical
activity. Children (n= 994) from 3 elementary schools completed a survey with scales …
activity. Children (n= 994) from 3 elementary schools completed a survey with scales …
Childrenís perceived competence and enjoyment in physical education and physical activity outside school
B Carroll, J Loumidis - European physical education review, 2001 - journals.sagepub.com
This study aimed to examine the relationship of children's perceived competence in physical
education to their enjoyment in the subject, and how boys and girls scoring high and low in …
education to their enjoyment in the subject, and how boys and girls scoring high and low in …