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Using Pedometers As A Valid Method Of Determining Physical Activity Intensity Level, Alan M. Groves
Using Pedometers As A Valid Method Of Determining Physical Activity Intensity Level, Alan M. Groves
Theses and Dissertations
As researchers explore the benefits of using pedometers to assess physical activity they are discovering that intensity of physical activity may be estimated from steps per minute (SPM). The purpose of this study was to determine the SPM and kilocalories (kcals) expended associated with moderate physical activity in middle school students (12 - 14 years old). Methods: Ninety-three (49 boys, 44 girls) middle school youth between the ages of 12 and 14, walked on a treadmill at four different speeds (4.0, 4.8, 5.64, and 6.4 km/h) for three minutes at each speed. Each participant wore a pedometer in order to …
Use Of Pedometers To Promote Physical Activity In Older Mexican American Females, Zasha Romero, Paul Villas, Layne Jorgensen
Use Of Pedometers To Promote Physical Activity In Older Mexican American Females, Zasha Romero, Paul Villas, Layne Jorgensen
Health & Human Performance Faculty Publications and Presentations
The rates of obesity and related health conditions are rising at an alarming rate, especially among minority populations. Nutrition and physical activity have been particularly linked to the high rates of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This study was to determine if pedometers promoted daily walking exercise reflected by changes on selected physiological measurements in older Mexican American females. Significance in the study was determined at the 95% level of confidence. The participants for this study were 55 Mexican American females ages 60 to 75 randomly assigned to a treatment or control group. An analysis of covariance was used …