Recommendations for the assssmenet of physical activity in the in infantile population

 

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Verfasser: Álvarez Bogantes, Carlos
Format: artículo original
Status:Versión publicada
Publikationsdatum:2004
Beschreibung:The purpose of this article was to review movement patterns of children and how they may impact the assessment of physical activity. To accurately assess these patterns, sensitive instruments are required to detect, code, or record children’s sporadic and intermittent physical activity, also taking into consideration scientific regulations.  Some of the most widely used instruments are: self-reports, direct observation, and heart monitoring.  Self-reports require abstract thinking and good memory, abilities that have not yet been developed in the early years.  On the other hand, direct observation and heart monitoring are more time consuming and require advanced technology, respectively.  The most accepted recommendation is combining instruments to ensure greater quantity of information and more validity in the research.
Land:Portal de Revistas UNA
Institution:Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNA
Sprache:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:www.revistas.una.ac.cr:article/311
Online Zugang:https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/mhsalud/article/view/311
Stichwort:self-reports
movement patterns
heart monitors
physical activity
and observation.
autorreportes
patrones de movimiento
monitores cardiacos
actividad física y observación