Quantifying the interaction between the opportunity for movement and experienced movement using multiple sensors

This collaborative project will be undertaken by researchers at the University of Guelph and Bremen. The primary objective of this project will be to determine whether a multi-sensor wearable is more accurate at predicting energy expenditure amongst preschoolers. Data from Canadian (n=40; 3-5 years of age) and German children (n=40; 3-5 years of age) will be used for this analysis. Children will be asked to complete a series of sedentary screen-based (e.g., watching television) and non-screen-based (e.g., reading) activities, as well as light activities (e.g., walking) and vigorous activities (e.g., running). The secondary objective of this project will involve the moveability index, developed by researchers at the University of Bremen, which assess a child’s the opportunity for movement based on their address. We will refine this index for a Canadian landscape. The opportunity for movement (moveability index) and experienced movement (wearables) will be compared between Canadian and German preschoolers.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lori Vallis

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Partner:

Universität Bremen

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Guelph

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