title: Does reactivity to accelerometers occur in a single trial? Brief report in a sample of young adults.
abstract: This study aimed to test acute reactivity during a physical activity in an outdoor setting and to verify the relative perceived performance. In all, 38 volunteers wore accelerometers or not and completed two 20-minute sessions of self-selected pace physical activity. Covered distance, exertional responses, and perceived efficacy were recorded at the end of every session. Relevant finding of this study has been that reactivity to accelerometers also occurs in acute condition. Consequently, this condition leads to a better performance and a greater perceived exertion. Moreover, this situation seems to occur in a state of awareness.
authors.affiliation: University of Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vandoni
authors.affiliation: University of Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Correale
authors.affiliation: University of Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Del Bianco
authors.affiliation: University of Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Marin
authors.affiliation: University of Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Erwan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Codrons
mesh_terms: D061725:Accelerometry / Q000523:psychology*; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: accelerometers; affective responses; perceived exertion; physical activity; reactivity