The use of GPS devices to monitor physical activity - potential and limits

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Alternative codes found

RIV/61989592:15310/16:33162284

Result on the web

<a href="http://www.pf.jcu.cz/stru/katedry/tv/studia_kinantropologica/documents/magazine/SK_vol_17_2016_2.pdf" target="_blank" >http://www.pf.jcu.cz/stru/katedry/tv/studia_kinantropologica/documents/magazine/SK_vol_17_2016_2.pdf</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

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Result language

angličtina

Original language name

The use of GPS devices to monitor physical activity - potential and limits

Original language description

Physical activity (PA) is one of the factors that positively affect health. Recent studies confirm that the type of the built environment can influence the physical activity behaviour. This relationship can be examined by a variety of methods (questionnaires, pedometers and accelerometers). At present, use of geographic information systems (GIS) and satellite positioning systems such as the global positioning system (GPS) appears to be very appropriate. Using GPS devices can locate PA in space and time. This information can help us understand the issue of active lifestyle. The main objective of this study is to clarify the use of GPS technology for PA monitoring in the Czech Republic. PA monitoring using GPS devices was conducted in Olomouc in 2014. One-week measurement was performed by 160 students (63 boys) from three primary schools. PA intensity was monitored by ActiGraph GT3X and localized by GPS logger Holux RCV - 3000. The combination of data from the accelerometer and GPS logger allows us to predict more easily where and at what intensity level the participants were active. Data imported into GIS can be analyzed and compared with the type of environment. We can easily estimate the influence of environmental elements such as parks or bike paths to the structure of participants' PA. The use of GPS devices can very effectively contribute to the localization of PA and facilitate formulation of recommendations to promote PA in municipal practice. Such recommendations can be helpful in improving health of the population. However, usage of these devices in practice has many restrictions such as inaccuracy, battery capacity, slow first satellite connection and negative participants' attitude towards this type of research.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_x - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)

CEP classification

AK - Sport and leisure time activities

OECD FORD branch

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Project

<a href="/en/project/GA14-26896S" target="_blank" >GA14-26896S: Multifactorial research on built environment, active lifestyle and physical fitness in Czech adolescents</a><br>

Continuities

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year

2016

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Studia Kinanthropologica

ISSN

1213-2101

e-ISSN

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Volume of the periodical

17

Issue of the periodical within the volume

2

Country of publishing house

CZ - CZECH REPUBLIC

Number of pages

8

Pages from-to

131 - 138

UT code for WoS article

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EID of the result in the Scopus database

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