Descriptor
| Body Composition | 1 |
| Body Height | 1 |
| Body Weight | 1 |
| Children | 1 |
| Energy | 1 |
| Measurement Equipment | 1 |
| Measurement Techniques | 1 |
| Models | 1 |
| Motion | 1 |
| Physical Activities | 1 |
| Reliability | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Measurement in Physical… | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Direct linkGarcia, Anne W.; Langenthal, Carla R.; Angulo-Barroso, Rosa M.; Gross, M. Melissa – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2004
In this pilot study of 16 children, we evaluated the reliability and validity of three accelerometers (Mini-Motionlogger [MML], Computer Science Applications, Inc. Actigraph [CSA], and BioTrainer) as indicators of energy expenditure and vertical ground reaction force. The children wore 2 of each type of monitor while they walked, ran, and…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Physical Activities, Measurement Techniques, Measurement Equipment
