| 465 | Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
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| 4:15 PM-5:15 PM | Convention Center:202D |
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| Free Communication: Assessment of Stride and Walking Patterns in Activity |
| This oral presentation session focuses on pedometer use to assess activity levels as well as the effects of weight bearing activity on stride characteristics and economy. The topic is addressed from both the exercise science and sociocultural perspectives. |
Keyword(s): exercise/fitness/physical activity, measurement/evaluation, research
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| Presider: Zan Gao, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT |
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Speakers: |
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Influence of Load and Stride Frequency on Walking Economy
Kathryn Faulk and Philip Schot, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR |
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Assessing Different Pedometers While Walking, Skipping, Galloping, Sliding, and Hopping
Cynthia A. Schroeder and John D. Smith, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL |
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Pedometer Steps Taken While Officiating High School Football Games
Albert Ruiz, Texas A&M University–Kingsville, Kingsville, TX and Nestor W. Sherman, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX |
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Pedometer-Assessed Physical Activity Levels Among Hispanic and Caucasian Children
Scott M. Ronspies, Kevin Patton, Mark A. Smith, Melissa Parker and Christina Sinclair, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO |
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