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Podcast: Physical Activity Researcher
Episode: ABCs: How to Measure Physical Activity with Devices? (Pt2) Drs Cabrita and Tikkanen
Description:
What are the basics of physical activity measurement with devices?
a. Sensor location: thigh, hip, back, wrist
b. Type of data you can get: raw -> steps -> activity type -> activity intensity -> “complexity”
c. Considerations to have when choosing a sensor
i. User-friendliness (battery, aesthetics, comfort, interaction required)
d. Feedback to participants
i. Real-time or at defined moments
e. Feedback to practitioners (dashboard)
f. In most cases, you can also measure sleep.
Dr Miriam Cabrita has done her Bachelor and Master degrees at NOVA School of S...