Use of Active Video Games to Increase Physical Activity in Children: A (Virtual) Reality?

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Foley ◽  
Ralph Maddison
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video

There has been increased research interest in the use of active video games (in which players physically interact with images onscreen) as a means to promote physical activity in children. The aim of this review was to assess active video games as a means of increasing energy expenditure and physical activity behavior in children. Studies were obtained from computerised searches of multiple electronic bibliographic databases. The last search was conducted in December 2008. Eleven studies focused on the quantification of the energy cost associated with playing active video games, and eight studies focused on the utility of active video games as an intervention to increase physical activity in children. Compared with traditional nonactive video games, active video games elicited greater energy expenditure, which was similar in intensity to mild to moderate intensity physical activity. The intervention studies indicate that active video games may have the potential to increase free-living physical activity and improve body composition in children; however, methodological limitations prevent definitive conclusions. Future research should focus on larger, methodologically sound intervention trials to provide definitive answers as to whether this technology is effective in promoting long-term physical activity in children.

scholarly journals Are Active Video Games Effective at Eliciting Moderate-Intensity Physical Activity in Children, and Do They Enjoy Playing Them?

CJC Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 555-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kambiz Norozi ◽  
Robert Haworth ◽  
Adam A. Dempsey ◽  
Kaitlin Endres ◽  
Luis Altamirano-Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity

Active Gaming: It Is Not Just for Young People

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 731-739
Author(s):  
Eric J. Evans ◽  
Keith E. Naugle ◽  
Tyler Owen ◽  
Kelly M. Naugle
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
Active Gaming ◽  
Active Video

Whether active gaming is an appropriate method to facilitate moderate-intensity physical activity in older adults remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the intensity of physical activity and enjoyment while playing three active video games in older adults compared with younger adults. Ten younger and 10 older adults played three active games on separate days. Participants played two 15-min periods per game: one period at a self-selected intensity and one period with structured instructions to maximize the movement. Physical activity intensity and enjoyment were measured during gameplay. The results indicated that older adults played games at significantly higher intensities (5.3 + 1.8 vs. 3.6 + 1.8 metabolic equivalents), spent less time in whole-body sedentary activity, and rated games more enjoyable compared with younger adults. With physical activity intensity being consistent with moderate-to-vigorous intensity for older adults during gameplay, the results suggest that active video games could be used as a cardiovascular tool for older adults.

scholarly journals Sport Exergames for Physical Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 7358-7367
Author(s):  
Pooya Soltani ◽  
João Paulo Vilas-Boas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activation Energy ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video ◽  
And Gender

Sports active video games (exergames) are accessible forms of physical activity which might also be used in physical education (PE) curriculum. The purpose of this book chapter is to firstly, review some of the relevant applications of sports exergames for inclusion in PE and secondly, to characterize one of these games (swimming) from different aspects of biomechanics, physiology, and psychology. We compared movement patterns, muscle activation, energy expenditure, enjoyment, usability, and game experience in participants with different performing levels (real-swimmers vs. non-swimmers, experienced vs. novice) and gender. Understanding these parameters may help in the development of more realistic sports exergames and meaningful gameplay and may give PE teachers a better idea of the inclusion of such games in their practice.

scholarly journals Do Motion Controllers Make Action Video Games Less Sedentary? A Randomized Experiment

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth J. Lyons ◽  
Deborah F. Tate ◽  
Dianne S. Ward ◽  
Kurt M. Ribisl ◽  
J. Michael Bowling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Motion Control ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Randomized Experiment ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Action Video Games ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity

Sports- and fitness-themed video games using motion controllers have been found to produce physical activity. It is possible that motion controllers may also enhance energy expenditure when applied to more sedentary games such as action games. Young adults (N= 100) were randomized to play three games using either motion-based or traditional controllers. No main effect was found for controller or game pair (P> .12). An interaction was found such that in one pair, motion control (mean [SD] 0.96 [0.20] kcal ⋅ kg-1⋅ hr-1) produced 0.10 kcal ⋅ kg-1⋅ hr-1(95% confidence interval 0.03 to 0.17) greater energy expenditure than traditional control (0.86 [0.17] kcal ⋅ kg-1⋅ hr-1,P= .048). All games were sedentary. As currently implemented, motion control is unlikely to produce moderate intensity physical activity in action games. However, some games produce small but significant increases in energy expenditure, which may benefit health by decreasing sedentary behavior.

scholarly journals Sport Exergames for Physical Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 622-632
Author(s):  
Pooya Soltani ◽  
João Paulo Vilas-Boas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activation Energy ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Movement Patterns ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video ◽  
And Gender

Sports active video games (exergames) are accessible forms of physical activity which might also be used in physical education (PE) curriculum. The purpose of this chapter is to review some of the relevant applications of sports exergames for inclusion in PE and to characterize one of these games (swimming) from different aspects of biomechanics, physiology, and psychology. The authors compared movement patterns, muscle activation, energy expenditure, enjoyment, usability, and game experience in participants with different performing levels (real-swimmers vs. non-swimmers, experienced vs. novice) and gender. Understanding these parameters may help in the development of more realistic sports exergames and meaningful gameplay and may give PE teachers a better idea of the inclusion of such games in their practice.

scholarly journals Comparison of neuromuscular and cardiovascular exercise intensity and enjoyment between standard of care, off-the-shelf and custom active video games for promotion of physical activity of persons post-stroke

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith E. Deutsch ◽  
Aurora James-Palmer ◽  
Harish Damodaran ◽  
Urska Puh
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Video Data ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Promotion Of Physical Activity

Abstract Background Active video games have been embraced for the rehabilitation of mobility and promotion of physical activity for persons post-stroke. This study seeks to compare carefully matched standard of care stepping activities, off-the-shelf (non-custom) active video games and custom active video games that are either self-paced or game-paced for promoting neuromuscular intensity and accuracy, cardiovascular intensity, enjoyment and perceived effort. Methods Fifteen persons (ages 38–72) with mild to moderate severity in the chronic phase post-stroke (average 8 years) participated in a single group counter balanced repeated measures study. Participants were included if they were greater than 6 months post-stroke, who could walk 100 feet without assistance and stand unsupported for three continuous minutes. They were excluded if they had cardiac, musculoskeletal or neurologic conditions that could interfere with repeated stepping and follow instructions. In a single session located in a laboratory setting, participants executed for 8.5 min each: repeated stepping, the Kinect-light race game, two custom stepping games for the Kinect, one was repeated and self-paced and the other was random and game paced. Custom video games were adjusted to the participants stepping volume. Ten-minute rest periods followed the exercise during which time participants rested and completed the PACES an enjoyment questionnaire. Participants were instrumented with a metabolic cart and heart rate sensor for collection of cardiovascular intensity (METs and % of max HR) data. Stepping frequency, accuracy and pattern were acquired via video. Data were analyzed using a RMANOVA and post-hoc comparison with a Holm's/Sidak correction. Results Neuromuscular intensity (repetitions) was significantly greater for the off-the-shelf and self-paced custom game, however accuracy was greater for the custom games. Cardiovascular intensity for all activities took place in the moderate intensity exercise band. Enjoyment (measured with a questionnaire and rankings) was greater for the custom active video games and rate of perceived exertion was lower for the custom active video games. Conclusions Custom active video games provided comparable intensity but better accuracy, greater enjoyment and less perceived exertion than standard of care stepping activities and a carefully matched off-the-shelf (non-custom) video game. There were no differences between the game-paced and self-paced custom active video games. Trial registration: NCT04538326.

The Effects Of Active Video Games And SPARK PE On Children’s In-school Physical Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 513
Author(s):  
Han Chen ◽  
Haichun Sun ◽  
Jiling Liu ◽  
Peng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video
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