Pedometer reactivity and rehearsal in children
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
External departments
- The University of Hong Kong
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 3rd HKASMSS Student Conference on Sport Medicine, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science |
| Subtitle of host publication | 19 Jun 2010, Teaching Complex at Western Campus, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Place of Publication | Hong Kong |
| Publisher | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Pages | 40-41 |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Jun 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Publication type | Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review |
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Abstract
An important premise underlying the use of pedometers for both measurement of physical activity (PA) and prompting behavioral change is the concept of ‘reactivity’. Reactivity, in the context of PA, refers to a change in behavior due to participant awareness of being measured. It is desirable if behavioural change is a goal and
the device is left unsealed in order to provide feedback to the wearer. It is undesirable if the device is sealed and used as a measurement tool for habitual PA.
the device is left unsealed in order to provide feedback to the wearer. It is undesirable if the device is sealed and used as a measurement tool for habitual PA.