{"id":135,"date":"2017-01-04T14:30:56","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T14:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nccororgms.wpengine.com\/tools-mruserguides\/?page_id=135"},"modified":"2017-01-25T18:01:16","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T18:01:16","slug":"conclusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nccor.org\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/conclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"11. Conclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-135\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-135-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-135-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-135-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Individual Physical Activity<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nccor.org\/tools-mruserguides\/wp-content\/themes\/mcuserguide\/assets\/images\/grey.gif\" data-original=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/individual.jpg\" alt=\"girl\" width=\"350\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/individual.jpg\" alt=\"girl\" width=\"350\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<p>MEASURES REGISTRY USER GUIDE<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nccororgms.wpengine.com\/tools-mruserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/NCCOR_MR_User_Guide_Individual_PA-FINAL.pdf\"><b>Download Full PDF <\/b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy aligncenter wp-image-75\" style=\"display: inline-block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nccor.org\/tools-mruserguides\/wp-content\/themes\/mcuserguide\/assets\/images\/grey.gif\" data-original=\"http:\/\/nccororgms.wpengine.com\/tools-mruserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/pdf.jpg\" alt=\"pdf\" width=\"19\" height=\"20\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75\" style=\"display: inline-block;\" src=\"http:\/\/nccororgms.wpengine.com\/tools-mruserguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/pdf.jpg\" alt=\"pdf\" width=\"19\" height=\"20\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wpcmsdev-accordion\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-1-introduction\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>1. Introduction<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-1-introduction\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/introduction\/#overview\">Overview of the Individual Physical Activity Measures Guide<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/introduction\/#organization\">Organization and Navigation through the Guide<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-2-behavioral-epidemiology-framework\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>2. Behavioral Epidemiology Framework<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-2-behavioral-epidemiology-framework\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/behavioral-epidemiology-framework\/#description\">Description of the Behavioral Epidemiology Framework<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-3-key-concepts-for-understanding-physical-activity\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>3. Key Concepts for Understanding Physical Activity<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-3-key-concepts-for-understanding-physical-activity\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/key-concepts-for-understanding-individual-physical-activity\/#definitions\">Definitions and Terminology<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/key-concepts-for-understanding-individual-physical-activity\/#physical\">Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Guidelines<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/key-concepts-for-understanding-individual-physical-activity\/#uniqueness\">Uniqueness of Assessment in Children and Adolescents<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-4-measurement-evaluation-and-statistics\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>4. Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-4-measurement-evaluation-and-statistics\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/measurement-evaluation-and-statistics\/#principles\">Principles of Measurement and Evaluation<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/measurement-evaluation-and-statistics\/#understanding\">Understanding Reliability and Validity<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/measurement-evaluation-and-statistics\/#advanced\">Advanced Concepts in Measurement Research<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-5-overview-of-individual-physical-activity-assessment-tools\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>5. Overview of Individual Physical Activity Assessment Tools<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-5-overview-of-individual-physical-activity-assessment-tools\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/overview-of-physical-activity-assessment-tools\/#feasibility\">The Feasibility\/Validity Continuum<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/overview-of-physical-activity-assessment-tools\/#summary\">Summary of Assessment Tools<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-6-selecting-measures\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>6. Selecting Measures<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-6-selecting-measures\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/selecting-measures\/#population\">Population<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/selecting-measures\/#activity\">Activity Outcomes<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/selecting-measures\/#research\">Research Type<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/selecting-measures\/#resources\">Resources<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/selecting-measures\/#decision\">Decision Confirmation<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-7-case-studies\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>7. Case Studies<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-7-case-studies\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/case-studies\/#case1\">Case Study 1: Examining the Independent and Joint Associations of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior on Body Mass Index Among Middle and High School Students<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/case-studies\/#case2\">Case Study 2: Determining Compliance with Physical Activity Recommendations Across Different Grade Levels<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/case-studies\/#case3\">Case Study 3: Identifying Predisposing Factors for Active Commuting in Elementary School Children Who Live in Urban and Suburban Settings<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/case-studies\/#case4\">Case Study 4: Testing the Potential of a New Recess-Based Physical Activity Program Designed to Increase the Time Children Spend in MVPA During Recess<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-8-supplemental-considerations-for-monitor-based-assessments-new-technology-and-data-processing-techniques\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>8. Supplemental Considerations for Monitor-Based Assessments (New Technology and Data Processing Techniques)<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-8-supplemental-considerations-for-monitor-based-assessments-new-technology-and-data-processing-techniques\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/supplemental-considerations-for-monitor-based-assessments\/#background\">Background on Accelerometry-Based Activity Monitors<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/supplemental-considerations-for-monitor-based-assessments\/#newer\">Newer Monitoring Technologies and Methods<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-9-supplemental-considerations-for-evaluating-sedentary-behavior\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>9. Supplemental Considerations for Evaluating Sedentary Behavior<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-9-supplemental-considerations-for-evaluating-sedentary-behavior\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/supplemental-considerations-for-evaluating-sedentary-behavior\/#background\">Background on Sedentary Behavior<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/supplemental-considerations-for-evaluating-sedentary-behavior\/#assessments\">Assessments of Sedentary Behavior<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-10-supplemental-considerations-for-scaling-and-scoring-mets-in-youth\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>10. Supplemental Considerations for Scaling and Scoring METs in Youth<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-10-supplemental-considerations-for-scaling-and-scoring-mets-in-youth\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/supplemental-considerations-for-scaling-and-scoring-mets-in-youth\/\">Supplemental Considerations for Scaling and Scoring METs in Youth<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-11-conclusion\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>11. Conclusion<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-11-conclusion\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/conclusion\/\">Conclusion<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><a href=\"#accordion-item-references\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus icon-for-inactive\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus icon-for-active\"><\/i>References<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-item-references\" class=\"accordion-item-content\"><p><b><a href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/references\/\">References<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-135-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-135-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"print-this panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-135-0-1-0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class='printomatic pom-small ' id='id5387'  data-print_target='.print-this'><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcmsdev-columns\">\n<div class=\"column column-width-one-fifth\"><div class=\"wpcmsdev-box\">\n<h3 class=\"box-title\">SECTION<\/h3>\n<div class=\"box-content\">\n<h1>11<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column column-width-four-fifths\"><h1>Conclusion<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Accurate estimates of physical activity are essential for advancing research on the health benefits of physical activity; for understanding patterns and correlates that influence physical activity behavior; and for evaluating interventions designed to promote physical activity, improve health, or reduce obesity.<\/p>\n\n<p>Considerable attention has been given to improving physical activity assessment methods, and research continues to further improve these methods. Many options are available for assessing physical activity, so it is important to appreciate and consider the relative advantages and disadvantages of the various measurement approaches. The goal of this User Guide is to provide an overview of the field of individual physical activity, offer general guidance about selecting measures to suit each user's needs, and make the Measures Registry a more user-friendly and valuable resource. Our most important recommendation is to think carefully about the aim of your study or evaluation project and to select a physical activity outcome measure that addresses this aim as directly as possible. This guidance should be applicable even as more measures are added to the Registry. We hope this User Guide encourages greater use of individual physical activity measures in research and practice.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-135-0-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"wpcmsdev-columns\">\n<div class=\"column column-width-one-half\"><p><a class=\"wpcmsdev-button color-violet\" href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/supplemental-considerations-for-scaling-and-scoring-mets-in-youth\/\"><span>Previous<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column column-width-one-half\"><p style=\"text-align:right;\"><a class=\"wpcmsdev-button color-violet\" href=\"\/tools-mruserguides\/individual-physical-activity\/references\/\"><span>Next<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accurate estimates of physical activity are essential for advancing research on the health benefits of physical activity; for understanding patterns and correlates that influence physical activity behavior; and for evaluating interventions designed to promote physical activity, improve health, or reduce obesity. 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