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Physical Activity Assessments for Health-Related Research
Physical Activity Assessments for HealthRelated Research Physical Activity Assessments for Health-Related Research is the first book of its kind to systematically review the practical issues associated with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting physical activity data. Written by internationally known experts in exercise science and physical activity epidemiology, the text describes the most effectiv... more »e ways to collect, score, and interpret physical activity data for research purposes. Editor Gregory J. Welk, PhD, expertly compiles the most relevant research on physical activity assessment to help readers understand the history, current trends, and approaches involved in the study of physical activity. Emphasizing instruments for health-related research, the text provides specific resources for analyzing and interpreting physical activity data, including several new methodological approaches. This reference provides the following tools to help you with your research: · Reviews of various techniques, including their advantages and their disadvantages, allow you to choose the best research method. · Practical suggestions help you improve the quality and accuracy of data you collect. · An examination of measurement issues assists you in choosing the appropriate statistical procedures to analyze and interpret your data. · Over 75 tables and figures help you visualize, prioritize, and organize the information and ideas discussed in each chapter. The texts features make it easy to understand why physical activity assessments are a unique and important area of research. Its a comprehensive reference on the most practical and effective ways to collect, score, and interpret physical activity data for research purposes. Physical Activity Assessments for Health-Related Research is ideal for any practitioner or researcher interested in physical activity assessment.« less