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Abstract
Wearable technologies, like wireless pedometers, are promising ways to get children moving through physical activity and kinesthetic learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate the reliability of wireless pedometers in measuring elementary school children’s physical activity; specifically this study examines the reliability of Fitbit Zip wireless pedometer in measuring physical activity compared to the Yamax SW701 Digi-Walker. The step activity of a randomly selected group of elementary school children was measured and compared using wireless pedometer Fitbit Zip and Yamax Digital-Walker SW701. Poster presented at American Education Research Association Conference.