Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Classification of Skeletal Muscle Fibers01:48

Classification of Skeletal Muscle Fibers

Skeletal muscles continuously produce ATP to provide the energy that enables muscle contractions. Skeletal muscle fibers can be categorized into three types based on differences in their contraction speed and how they produce ATP, as well as physical differences related to these factors. Most human muscles contain all three muscle fiber types, albeit in varying proportions.
Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers
Slow oxidative, muscle fibers appear red due to large numbers of capillaries and high levels of...
Functional Classification of Joints01:09

Functional Classification of Joints

Functional Classification of Joints
The functional classification of joints is determined by the amount of mobility between the adjacent bones. Joints are functionally classified as a synarthrosis or immobile joint, an amphiarthrosis or slightly moveable joint, or as a diarthrosis, a freely moveable joint. Fibrous and cartilaginous joints can be functionally classified as either synarthroses  or amphiarthroses, whereas all synovial joints are classified as diarthroses.
Synarthrosis
An immobile...
Selected Data About Geographic Locations01:25

Selected Data About Geographic Locations

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) rely on two core types of data: spatial data and attribute data.Spatial DataSpatial data defines the physical location of features within a coordinate system, typically expressed in terms of latitude and longitude. It provides precise positioning for elements like roads, rivers, or buildings.Attribute DataAttribute data complements spatial data by adding descriptive information about these features. For example, a road's spatial data includes its start and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Prevalence, value and food marketing methods of food-related sponsorship and contracts in Canadian recreation and sport facilities.

Public health nutrition·2026
Same author

Promoting family functioning through physical activity: a randomized trial to evaluate the "All in the Family" program.

Trials·2025
Same author

Promoting health and equity in schools: environmental scan of outdoor learning spaces in Nova Scotia.

Health promotion international·2025
Same author

Small-area spatio-temporal analysis of cancer risk to support effective and equitable cancer prevention.

PloS one·2025
Same author

Predicting sport and physical activity commitment and participation during early parenthood.

Journal of sports sciences·2025
Same author

Changes in identity and habit formation during 3 months of sport and physical activity participation among parents with young children.

Applied psychology. Health and well-being·2025
Same journal

"The Real Cost" Campaign: Efficacy by Design.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
Same journal

A Model for 21st Century Public Health Education: FDA's "The Real Cost" Youth Tobacco Prevention Campaigns.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
Same journal

Fathers' adverse childhood experiences and children's behavior problems.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
Same journal

Darknet cryptomarket listings for abortion medications after Dobbs.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
Same journal

Modeling the Impact of Combined Individual and Population-level National strategies for preventing type 2 diabetes.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
Same journal

Caregiving burden and health disparities: A nationwide study of 2,180 parents caring for children with developmental disabilities in South Korea.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 23, 2026

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training
06:51

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Published on: July 27, 2022

Spatial classification of youth physical activity patterns.

Daniel G Rainham1, Christopher J Bates, Chris M Blanchard

  • 1Environmental Science Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. daniel.rainham@dal.ca

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|April 21, 2012
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Journeys between locations are crucial for adolescent moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). MVPA context varies by urbanicity, highlighting the importance of the built environment for youth health.

More Related Videos

Trajectory Data Analyses for Pedestrian Space-time Activity Study
16:14

Trajectory Data Analyses for Pedestrian Space-time Activity Study

Published on: February 25, 2013

Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity
05:59

Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity

Published on: March 7, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 23, 2026

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training
06:51

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Published on: July 27, 2022

Trajectory Data Analyses for Pedestrian Space-time Activity Study
16:14

Trajectory Data Analyses for Pedestrian Space-time Activity Study

Published on: February 25, 2013

Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity
05:59

Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity

Published on: March 7, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Kinesiology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Adolescent physical activity is key to preventing obesity, but its intensity and location remain understudied.
  • Youth health behaviors often predict adult behaviors, making adolescent activity crucial for long-term health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine where adolescents engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).
  • To analyze how MVPA differs across urban, suburban, and rural settings.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized accelerometers and GPS data loggers for up to 7 days on 380 adolescents (aged 12-16).
  • Developed specialized software to integrate and process activity and location data.
  • Assessed MVPA frequencies by location and analyzed variations by urbanicity.

Main Results:

  • Active commuting was the primary source of MVPA for urban and suburban youth.
  • Rural adolescents accumulated most MVPA at school.
  • Other locations like residential areas, shopping centers, and green spaces contributed significantly to overall MVPA.

Conclusions:

  • Travel routes and contexts are as vital as home and school for adolescent MVPA.
  • The influence of environmental context on MVPA is dependent on urbanicity.
  • Integrating actimetry and GPS data offers precise insights into physical activity within the built environment.