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Table 2 Results from Round 1 for activity pattern definitions, components, and examples

From: Defining and reporting activity patterns: a modified Delphi study

 

Responses

(n = 20)

Agreement (%)*

Activity patterns and components definitions

  

Activity patterns definition

20

45%

Activity intensity

20

50%

Posture

20

75%

How activity is accumulated

20

45%

Activity bout

20

80%

When activity is accumulated

19

63%

Transition

20

90%

Activity pattern examples

  

Frequency, intensity and duration of activity bouts that occur throughout the day (e.g., minutes spent in 20-min sedentary bouts).

20

75%

Total volume of at least one intensity accumulated in discrete time period(s) during the day (e.g., recess, lunchtime, after school).

20

45%

Frequency of postural transitions in discrete time period(s) during the day (e.g., at work, during class time).

20

70%

Total volume of at least one intensity accumulated across different seasons (e.g., winter, summer).

20

45%

Frequency, intensity and duration of activity bouts accumulated on different days of the week (e.g., weekday vs. weekend day).

20

65%

Frequency, intensity and duration of activity bouts accumulated on different days of the week (e.g., weekday vs. weekend day).

20

70%

  1. * Percentage of participants reporting ‘Strongly agree’ or ‘Agree’ (Definitions, Pattern examples) or ‘Very important’ or ‘Important’ (Reporting framework)
  2. Note: Bold % = 80% consensus achieved.