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Table 1 Means ± standard deviations for simultaneous activity counts and activity ratings during prescribed activities (30 s intervals, n = 24)

From: Toddler physical activity study: laboratory and community studies to evaluate accelerometer validity and correlates

 

Motion

Accelerometer activity counts (Actical, ankle)

Observed activity ratings (CARS)

Watching TV

Sitting

152 ± 175

1.6 ± 0.5

Listening to a Book

Sitting

111 ± 157

1.7 ± 0.3

Table games

Standing/Slow Walking

183 ± 251

2.1 ± 0.2

Imaginary play

Standing/Slow Walking

301 ± 183

2.3 ± 0.2

Ball games

Running

1029 ± 414

2.8 ± 0.2

Chase/Tag

Running

1932 ± 888

3.2 ± 0.4