Measurement Symposium: Objective Measurement of Physical Activity in Physical Education

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Tuesday, April 25, 2006

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Convention Center:150DEF

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endorsed by College and University Physical Education Council, Council on Physical Education Teacher Education, Measurement & Evaluation Council

Measurement Symposium: Objective Measurement of Physical Activity in Physical Education

Physical Education (PE) has the potential to provide youth with a significant amount of health enhancing moderate (MPA) and vigorous physical activity (VPA). Researchers have used a variety of objective measures to quantify the amount of MPA and VPA that youth accumulate in PE. These include direct observation systems, accelerometers, and pedometers. In this symposium, physical activity measurement experts will identify and discuss the methods, issues, and challenges of using objective measures to quantify physical activity in PE. Findings and recommendations from existing studies using direct observation, accelerometers, and pedometers will also be presented.

Keyword(s): measurement/evaluation, physical activity, research

Presider: Guy C. Le Masurier, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Speakers:

		Using SOFIT (System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time) in Physical Education Thomas L. McKenzie, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
		Grade School Physical Education Physical Activity: Measurement via Pedometry Philip W. Scruggs, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI
		Using Accelerometers to Measure Physical Activity in Physical Education Guy C. Le Masurier, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

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