Why measure physical activity and sedentary behaviour

PA Assessment

• Overview of PA Assessment
• Subjective PA Assessment
• Objective and Device-based PA Assessment
  • HR monitors
  • Pedometers
  • Accelerometer
  • ActivPAL
  • GPS monitor
  • Multisensor
  • ActiHeart
  • Sensewear

Algorithms PA and SB

Criterion

• Direct Calorimetry
• Indirect Calorimetry
• Doubly Labelled Water
• Direct Observation of PA

Selection and Evaluation PA and SB