The University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Amherst

Participants Needed for Child and Adolescent Physical Activity Study

The Physical Activity and Health Lab in the department of kinesiology seeks children and adolescents 1.5-17 years old to be a part of a research study to assess physical activity measurements using accelerometer technology.

Participants will be asked to conduct their normal, everyday activities while wearing two activity trackers and being recorded by a video camera.

The lab’s research staff will travel to meet the participants and work around their schedules. Four 1-hour sessions are required per the schedule below. Participants will receive a $20 Target Gift Card for full participation.

Requirements:

  • Session 1: Home
  • Session 2: Playground/sports/activity class
  • Session 3: Community/club/work
  • Session 4: School/library

Parents and guardians are asked to follow this link to see if their children qualify: tinyurl.com/MOCA-study