Validation of Four Activity Trackers and Their Influence on Activity Level in Adolescents and Young Adults

Authors

Neil Peterson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

activity trackers, physical activity in adolescents and young adults, sedentary behavior

College

Nursing

Abstract

Objectives:

1. Validate activity trackers including FitBit Surge, Basis Peak, and Apple Watch, against the validated ActiGraph GT3X+.
2. Use quantitative and qualitative means to determine the influence on these commercial exercise trackers on changing sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA) behavior.

Recommended Citation

Peterson, Neil (2017) "Validation of Four Activity Trackers and Their Influence on Activity Level in Adolescents and Young Adults," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017: Iss. 1, Article 262.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/262