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Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Wearable Technology For Increasing Physical Activity, Christopher Michael Nieves

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Obesity in America has grown widespread over the past decade and is a significant social issue that affects many families. Identifying interventions that are not only effective in the natural environment but are easy to implement are ideal for helping individuals engage in more fitness related activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Nike^TM FuelBand for increasing physical activity in 3 adults. Additionally, a goal setting procedure was used to test if it enhanced the effects of the Nike^TM FuelBand. Three measures were collected as part of the study, Nike^TM Fuel, …