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Effects of weather on pedometer-determined physical activity in children

Authors :
Duncan, James Scott
Hopkins, Will G.
Schofield, Grant
Duncan, Elizabeth K.
Source :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. August, 2008, Vol. 40 Issue 8, 1432-1438
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A study was carried out to determine the effects of weather on pedometer measured steps of children. Results revealed that temperature and rainfall have an effect on childrenEs daily step counts and need to be considered when comparing physical activity at different locations.

Subjects

Subjects :
Pedometers -- Usage
Exercise -- Health aspects
Children -- Health aspects
Children -- Environmental aspects
Health
Sports and fitness

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01959131
Volume :
40
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.207208796

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