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Agreement between Fitbit and ActiGraph Estimates of Physical Activity in Young Children
- Source :
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Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science . 2023 27(2):171-180. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- 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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1091-367X and 1532-7841
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1386474
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/1091367X.2022.2125319