TABLE 1.
ActiGraph Accelerometer Cut Points Used to Define MVPA in Preschool-aged Children
| Cut Point Source | Age, ya | Age Range, yb | Light Physical Activity, Counts per 15 s | MVPA, Counts per 15 s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pate et al13,15 | 3–5 | 3–5 | 38–419 | ≥420 |
| Sirard et al18 | 3 | 3–5 | 302–614 | ≥615 |
| 4 | 364–811 | ≥812 | ||
| 5 | 399–890 | ≥891 | ||
| Freedson et al14,21 | 3 | 6–18 | 25–91 | ≥92 |
| 4 | 25–110 | ≥111 | ||
| 5 | 25–130 | ≥131 | ||
| Reilly and Puyau et al16,17 | 3–5 | 3–4/6–16 | 275–799 | ≥800 |
a
Age range in which the cut points were applied in this sample.
b
Age range in which the original cut point validation/calibration study was conducted.