Disability and Health Journal
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 46-51 , January 2011

Using pedometers to measure moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for youth with an intellectual disability

  • Michael W. Beets, M.P.H., Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: 921 Assembly St., Room 131.
    • ,
  • Kenneth H. Pitetti, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, USA

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 Financial disclosure: The authors have no financial disclosures to report.

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doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2010.02.002

Disability and Health Journal
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 46-51 , January 2011

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