ERIC Number: EJ1386474
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1091-367X
EISSN: EISSN-1532-7841
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Agreement between Fitbit and ActiGraph Estimates of Physical Activity in Young Children
Schmidt, Michael D.; Rathbun, Stephen L.; Chu, Zhixuan; Boudreaux, Benjamin D.; Hahn, Lindsay; Novotny, Eric; Johnsen, Kyle; Ahn, Sun Joo
Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, v27 n2 p171-180 2023
Physical activity (PA) estimates from the Fitbit Flex 2 were compared to those from the ActiGraph GT9X Link in 123 elementary school children. Steps and intensity-specific estimates of PA and 3-month PA change were calculated using two different ActiGraph cut-points (Evenson and Romanzini). Fitbit estimates were 35% higher for steps compared to the ActiGraph. Fitbit and ActiGraph intensity-specific estimates were closest for sedentary and light PA, while estimates of moderate and vigorous PA varied substantially depending upon the ActiGraph cut-points used. Spearman correlations between device estimates were higher for steps (r[subscript s] = 0.70) than for moderate (r[subscript s] = 0.54 to 0.55) or vigorous (r[subscript s] = 0.29 to 0.48) PA. There was low concordance between devices in assessing PA changes over time. Agreement between Fitbit Flex 2 and ActiGraph estimates may depend upon the cut-points used to classify PA intensity. However, there is fair to good agreement between devices in ranking children's steps and MVPA.
Descriptors: Measurement Equipment, Physical Activity Level, Elementary School Students, After School Programs, Comparative Analysis, Measurement Techniques
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) (DHHS/NIH)
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia (Atlanta)
Grant or Contract Numbers: 1R01HL13535901A1
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