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585

Overview

Michael W. Beets is affiliated with the University of South Carolina in the United States. Their research spans several interconnected fields, primarily within medicine and psychology, with a focus on public health, environmental and occupational health, developmental and educational psychology, physiology, general health professions, and education.

Their scholarly contributions frequently address topics related to obesity, physical activity, diet, children's physical and motor development, health and lifestyle studies, health policy implementation science, behavioral health and interventions, as well as sleep and related disorders.

Michael W. Beets has published in multiple academic venues. The most common publication outlets include:

  • UNC Libraries
  • International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  • Pilot and Feasibility Studies
  • BMC Public Health

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Michael W. Beets cover several aspects of physical activity, behavioral health, and public health interventions.

  • "Impact of theCOVID-19 pandemic on elementary schoolers' physical activity, sleep, screen time and diet: A quasi-experimental interrupted time series study," 2021, Pediatric Obesity
  • "Identification and evaluation of risk of generalizability biases in pilot versus efficacy/effectiveness trials: a systematic review and meta-analysis," 2020, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • "Physical activity and sedentary time of youth in structured settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis," 2020, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • "Identifying effective intervention strategies to reduce children's screen time: a systematic review and meta-analysis," 2021, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • "Children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on weekdays versus weekend days: a multi-country analysis," 2021, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Frequent co-authors in Michael W. Beets' research include:

  • R. Glenn Weaver
  • Bridget Armstrong
  • Sarah Burkart
  • Elizabeth L. Adams
  • Lauren von Klinggraeff

Best Publications

  • Parental Social Support and the Physical Activity-Related Behaviors of Youth: A Review

    Michael W. Beets;Bradley J. Cardinal;Brandon L. Alderman

  • Fitness vs. fatness on all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis.

    Vaughn W. Barry;Meghan Baruth;Michael W. Beets;J. Larry Durstine

  • Understanding differences between summer vs. school obesogenic behaviors of children: the structured days hypothesis

    Keith Brazendale;Michael W. Beets;R. Glenn Weaver;Russell R. Pate

  • How many steps/day are enough? for children and adolescents

    Catrine Tudor-Locke;Cora L Craig;Michael W Beets;Sarahjane Belton

  • After-School Program Impact on Physical Activity and Fitness: A Meta-Analysis

    Michael W. Beets;Aaron Beighle;Heather E. Erwin;Jennifer L. Huberty

  • Physical Education's Role in Public Health: Steps Forward and Backward over 20 Years and HOPE for the Future.

    James F. Sallis;Thomas L. McKenzie;Michael W. Beets;Aaron Beighle

  • Comparison of traditional versus mobile app self-monitoring of physical activity and dietary intake among overweight adults participating in an mHealth weight loss program

    Gabrielle M. Turner-McGrievy;Michael W. Beets;Justin B. Moore;Andrew T. Kaczynski

  • School climate and teachers' beliefs and attitudes associated with implementation of the positive action program: a diffusion of innovations model.

    Michael W. Beets;Brian R. Flay;Samuel Vuchinich;Alan C. Acock

  • Social support and youth physical activity: the role of provider and type.

    Michael W Beets;Randy Vogel;Loretta Forlaw;Kenneth H Pitetti

  • Time spent in sedentary behavior and changes in childhood BMI: a longitudinal study from ages 9 to 15 years.

    J A Mitchell;R R Pate;M W Beets;P R Nader

  • Use of a Social and Character Development Program to Prevent Substance Use, Violent Behaviors, and Sexual Activity Among Elementary-School Students in Hawaii

    Michael W. Beets;Brian R. Flay;Samuel Vuchinich;Frank J. Snyder

  • Classification of physical activity intensities using a wrist-worn accelerometer in 8-12-year-old children.

    J. L. Chandler;K. Brazendale;M. W. Beets;B. A. Mealing

  • Describing the Use of the Internet for Health, Physical Activity, and Nutrition Information in Pregnant Women

    Jennifer Huberty;Danae M. Dinkel;Michael W. Beets;Jason D. Coleman

  • Everything you wanted to know about selecting the “right” Actigraph accelerometer cut-points for youth, but…: A systematic review

    Youngwon Kim;Michael W. Beets;Gregory J. Welk

  • Compliance With National Guidelines for Physical Activity in U.S. Preschoolers: Measurement and Interpretation

    Michael W. Beets;Daniel B. Bornstein;Marsha Dowda;Russell R. Pate

  • Accelerometer-derived physical activity levels of preschoolers: a meta-analysis.

    Daniel B. Bornstein;Michael W. Beets;Wonwoo Byun;Kerry McIver

  • The efficacy of a 9-month treadmill walking program on the exercise capacity and weight reduction for adolescents with severe autism

    Kenneth H. Pitetti;Andrew D. Rendoff;Travis Grover;Michael W. Beets

  • The accuracy of pedometer steps and time during walking in children.

    Michael W. Beets;Megan M. Patton;Stacey Edwards

  • The theory of expanded, extended, and enhanced opportunities for youth physical activity promotion

    Michael W. Beets;Anthony Okely;Anthony Okely;R. Glenn Weaver;Collin Webster

  • Pedometer-measured physical activity patterns of youth: a 13-country review.

    Michael W. Beets;Daniel Bornstein;Aaron Beighle;Bradley J. Cardinal

Frequent Co-Authors

Justin B. Moore
Justin B. Moore Wake Forest University
Dianne S. Ward
Dianne S. Ward University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ruth P. Saunders
Ruth P. Saunders University of South Carolina
Brian R. Flay
Brian R. Flay Boise State University
Alan C. Acock
Alan C. Acock Oregon State University
Andrew T. Kaczynski
Andrew T. Kaczynski University of South Carolina
Marsha Dowda
Marsha Dowda University of South Carolina
Teresa Liu-Ambrose
Teresa Liu-Ambrose University of British Columbia
David R. Lubans
David R. Lubans University of Newcastle Australia
Darla M. Castelli
Darla M. Castelli The University of Texas at Austin

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