Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Wearable Technology for Increasing Physical Activity

Author

Christopher Michael Nieves, University of South FloridaFollow

Graduation Year

2014

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

M.A

Degree Name

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Degree Granting Department

Child and Family Studies

Major Professor

Kim Crosland, Ph.D.

Co-Major Professor

Raymond G. Miltenberger, Ph.D.

Committee Member

Lisa Witherspoon, Ph.D.

Keywords

Aerobic Fitness, Goal Setting, NikeTM FuelBand, Self-Monitoring, Sports, Steps

Abstract

Obesity in America has grown widespread over the past decade and is a significant social issue that affects many families. Identifying interventions that are not only effective in the natural environment but are easy to implement are ideal for helping individuals engage in more fitness related activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Nike^TM FuelBand for increasing physical activity in 3 adults. Additionally, a goal setting procedure was used to test if it enhanced the effects of the Nike^TM FuelBand. Three measures were collected as part of the study, Nike^TM Fuel, daily steps, and caloric expenditure. The Nike^TM FuelBand was found to be effective at increasing all participants Nike^TM Fuel score, daily steps, and caloric expenditure daily average from baseline to intervention phase. The goal setting procedure was found to be effective at increasing Nike^TM Fuel point score, daily steps, and caloric expenditure daily average scores for two of three participants.

Scholar Commons Citation

Nieves, Christopher Michael, "Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Wearable Technology for Increasing Physical Activity" (2014). USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/etd/5542