Assessing Children's Physical Activity in Their Homes: The Observational System for Recording Physical Activity in Children-Home

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

William H. Brown (Creator)

Marsha Dowda (Creator)

Kerry L. McIver (Creator)

Russell R. Pate (Creator)

Karin A. Pfeiffer (Creator)

Institution

East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: The present study describes the development and pilot testing of the Observation System for Recording Physical Activity in Children-Home version. This system was developed to document physical activity and related physical and social contexts while children are at home. An analysis of interobserver agreement and a description of children's physical activity in various settings are presented. The system which was shown to be reliable provides a direct observation tool for researchers who are interested in assessing and intervening in physical activity in the home environment. Originally published Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis Vol. 42 No. 1 Spring 2009

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Publication

Other

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. 42:1(Spring 2009) p. 1-16.

Language: English

Date: 2011

Keywords

direct observation, home environment, Physical activity, physical environment, preschool children

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