Assessing children's physical activity in their homes: the observational system for recording physical activity in children-home.
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.
McIver
Kerry L
KL
160 Minges Coliseum, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, College of Health and Human Performance, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, USA. mciverkl@mailbox.sc.edu
Brown
William H
WH
Pfeiffer
Karin A
KA
Dowda
Marsha
M
Pate
Russell R
RR
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009043:Motor Activity; D015588:Observer Variation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012931:Social Environment; D012984:Software