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Validation of the Godin-Shephard Questionnaire in Prepubertal Girls.

Authors :
Scerpella, Tamara A.
Tuladhar, Preeti
Kanaley Jill A.
Source :
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. May 2002 34(5):845-850.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Validated the Godin-Shephard questionnaire for assessing habitual activity in pre-pubertal children, evaluating the physical activity of female competitive gymnasts and recreational non-gymnasts age 7-11 years over 15 months. Based upon comparison with multiple single day measures of activity, the Godin-Shephard questionnaire did not provide a good estimate of habitual activity in pre-adolescent females. (SM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0195-9131
Volume :
34
Issue :
5
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ652985
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research