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Pedometers

http://www.pesoftware.com/podcast/index.html

Wearing a Pedometer• Waistband• Directly above the midline of the

thigh• Reset to zero without removing it

from waistband

Counts by tallying vertical step motion

Possible Features• Stopwatch function• Distance covered (stride length)• Calories expended (height & weight)• Differentiate between walking /

running– Avoid shaking the pedometer

• Interface with computer

A simple counter is most

accurate and useful

Accuracy Test• Wear the pedometer• Walk 100 steps

– Some recommendations for a 20-step test

• Should record between 97-103 steps• If not,

– Re-adjust pedometer– Replace the battery– Buy a new one!

Locating Pedometers• Locate and identify 3 different types

of pedometers

Limitation of Pedometers• Less accurate when

– you move slowly– you have uneven gait– you are obese – you wear loose fitting clothing

Pedometers in Research• Research Articles• Physical Activity Program

– How can I use similar information in a future teaching setting?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Pedometers

•Advantages–Inexpensive–Non-invasive–Use in a variety of settings–Easy to use for large groups–Use for behavior change–Objective measure of common activity

•Disadvantages–Loss of accuracy when jogging/running–Participant tampering–Walking only–No storage capacity–Not water-proof–Does not capture frequency, intensity, time of activity (FIT principle)

Why Promote Pedometers?• Increase physical activity• Motivation for physical activity• Track student progress• Extrinsic rewards

• Disadvantages of Pedometers– MVPA– Other activities

Accelerometers• Activity monitors that detect intensity of

movement• Output is in activity counts (AC)• Counts can be entered in prediction

equations to determine activity energy expenditure (AEE)

• Can be attached to wrist, hip, or ankle• Data is loaded onto computer for

analysis• AC cutpoints generated to calculate time

in physical activity (PA)• Frequently used in research settings

Advantages and Disadvantages of Accelerometers

•Advantages –Lightweight, non-invasive–Useful in lab and field settings–Indicator of intensity, frequency, and time–Extended periods of analysis–Some models are water-proof–Minute by minute analysis–AEE (energy expenditure) can be assessed

•Disadvantages–Expensive for large number of participants–Upper body movement not measured when worn at hip–Lack of field-based AEE equations in specific populations–AC cutpoints variable–Cannot guarantee proper placement

Pedometers: Recommended Requirement

• Goal for many adults: 10,000 steps/day• Girls: 11,000; Boys: 13,000

Meets the recommended

daily requirement for

physical activity

For individual assessment purposes, approximately 600 steps = 1/4 mile, 1200 steps = 1/2 mile, 1800 steps = 3/4, or 2400 steps = one mile.

Goal Setting• Problems with a single standard

• Baseline and goal setting technique– Identify average daily activity (baseline)

• Record # of steps for 4 consecutive days• Find the average• Set a personal goal (add 10% more steps)

• Healthy Activity Zone– FITNESSGRAM– Establish a range of scores for students

Pedometers in School Settings• Acquiring pedometers• Introducing pedometers to students• Establishing handling procedures• Suggested pedometer activities:

– Estimation– Moving across the state– Active vs. Inactive– Safe walk to school– School steps contest

Suggested pedometer activities

Promoting Walking: Lifetime Activity• Benefits of Walking

– Weight management

– Blood pressure management

– Boosting high-density lipoproteins

– Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes

– Decreasing the risk of heart disease

• Differences Among Students

• Recommendations for Walking– Brisk pace,

comfortable stride, good arm swing

– Talk test– Make it enjoyable

Walking Activities• School-wide walking program• Develop a walking activity with the following

names:– I spy– Know your community– Learn about your friend– Interval walk– Cross-country walking– Walking golf– Treasure hunt– Scavenger hunt

Walking Programs

• Log it• Walk Across America • http://www.peclogit.org/logit.asp

Discussion• How can pedometers be used in

health and physical education?• Sample student worksheet

– Aerobic Routine

Date # of steps

Did you wear the pedometer all day?

Brief description of activity

Total # of steps

Name: Brent HeidornPedometer Log

Class Activity• Scavenger Hunt

– Scavenger Hunt• Lesson Ideas

– Student 1– Teacher 1

• Obstacle Course• Steps estimation game

– Let’s walk…– Create a steps estimation game

• Skill development lessons in physical education with pedometers?– Discussion

Things to Do:• Begin pedometer log