Psychometric properties of two systematic observation techniques for assessing physical activity levels in children with mental retardation

Pediatric Exercise Science

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 446-456

  Taylor, Christina A ^a   Yun, Joonkoo ^a  

^a OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACCELEROMETER; ADOLESCENT; ARTICLE; CHILD; CLINICAL ARTICLE; COMMUNITY CARE; CONCURRENT VALIDITY; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; HUMAN; LEARNING; MALE; MENTAL DEFICIENCY; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; PSYCHOMETRY; RATING SCALE; VIDEORECORDING;

EID: 34547224052     PISSN: 08998493     EISSN: 15432920     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/pes.18.4.446     Document Type: Article

References (20)

1. Deener, T.M., and M. Horvat. Effects of social reinforcement and self-recording on exercise duration in middle school students with moderate mental retardation. Clin. Kinesol. 49:28-33, 1995.
2. Epstein, L.H., C. McGowan, and K. Woodall. A behavioral observation system for free play activity in young overweight female children. Res. Q. Exerc. Sport. 55:180-183, 1984.
3. Fernhall, B. Physical fitness and exercise training of individuals with mental retardation. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 25:442-450, 1993.
4. Fernhall, B., K.H. Pitetti, J.H. Rimmer, et al. Cardiorespiratory capacity of individuals with mental retardation including Down Syndrome. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 28:366-371, 1996.
5. Hodge, J.F. and D.L. Porretta. Physical activity levels of students with mental retardation and students without disabilities. Adapt. Phys. Act. Q. 21:139-152, 2004.
6. Horvat, M., and C. Franklin. The effects of the physical environment on physical activity patterns of children with mental retardation. Res. Q. Exerc. Sport. 72:189-195, 2001.
7. Hovell, M.F., J.H. Bursick, R. Sharkey, and J. McClure. An evaluation of elementary students' voluntary physical activity during recess. Res. Q.. 49:460-474, 1978.
8. McKenzie, T.L. Observational measures of children's physical activity. J. School Health. 61:224-227, 1991.
9. McKenzie, T.L., J.F. Sallis, and P.R. Nader. SOFIT: System for observing fitness instruction time. J. Teach. Phys. Educ. 11:195-205, 1991.
10. Mini Mitter. Actiwatch Activity Monitors: Instruction Manual. Bend, OR: Mini Mitter Co., 2000.
11. Morrow, J.R. Generalizability theory. In: M.J. Safrit and T.M. Wood (Eds.), Measurement Concepts in Physical Education and Exercise Science. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 1989, pp. 73-96.
12. Nichols, J.F., C.G. Morgan, J.A. Sarkin, J.F. Sallis, and K.J. Calfas. Validity, reliability, and calibration of the Tritrac accelerometer as a measure of physical activity. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 31:908-912, 1999.
13. O'Hara, N.M., T. Baranowski, B.G. Simons-Morton, B.S. Wilson, and G.S. Parcel. Validity of the observation of children's physical activity. Res. Q. Exerc. Sport. 60:42-47, 1989.
14. Puhl, J., K. Greaves, M. Hoyt, and T. Baranowski. Children's activity rating scale (CARS): description and calibration. Res. Q. Exerc. Sport. 61:26-36, 1990.
15. Rowe, P.J., J.M. Schuldheisz, and H. van der Mars. Validation of SOFIT for measuring physical activity of first- to eight-grade students. Pediatr. Exerc. Sci. 9:135-149, 1997.
16. SAS Institute. SAS Online Document Version 8. Cary, NC: SAS Institute, 1999.
17. Shavelson, R.J., and N.M. Webb. Generalizability Theory: A Primer. Newbury Park, CA: Sage, 1991.
18. Strath, S.J., D.R. Bassett, A.M. Swartz, and D.L. Thompson. Simultaneous heart rate-motion sensor technique to estimate energy expenditure. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 33:2118-2123, 2001.
19. van der Mars, H. Systematic observation: An introduction. In P.W. Darst, D.B. Zakrajsek, and V.H. Mancini (Eds.), Analyzing Physical Education and Sport Instruction. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 1989, pp. 3-17.
20. Yun, J., and D. Ulrich. Estimating measurement validity: a tutorial. Adapt. Phys. Act. Q. 19:32-47, 2002.