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Research Students Assess Effectiveness of Step-Tracking Devices

Research devices are less accurate in tracking steps than consumer devices, and steps are counted less accurately at faster than slower speeds. That’s according to research conducted by kinesiology and public health majors Cami Christopher and Jeff Huang during the summer.

The students, both Frost Research Fellows, investigated the precision of monitors in recording steps in various conditions. They received first place for the presentation of their findings at the Kinesiology and Public Health Department’s symposium at the end of summer.

Christopher and Huang were two of the 20 students working on kinesiology and public health projects as part of the Frost Summer Undergraduate Research Program, which gives students the opportunity to do research full-time by providing a financial award. Other Center for Health Research project titles included

  • BPA and Diabetes Risk, led by Professor Todd Hagobian
  • Testing a Social Marketing Campaign to Promote Bystander Intervention in College Students, led by Professor Christine Hackman
  • Measuring Energy Cost of Driving, led by Professor Sarah Keadle
  • Health Needs of Underserved Women, led by Professor Suzanne Phelan

At the end of summer, students presented their findings at a poster session and were judged on their delivery, content and ability to answer questions.

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