scholarly journals Youth who are Obese Sustain Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Intensity during Active Video Games

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 763
Author(s):  
Jillian L. Hawkins ◽  
Margaret O’Neil
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
Active Video

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.

Comparison of three interactive video games for youth with visual impairments

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara A Gasperetti ◽  
John T Foley ◽  
Stephen Yang ◽  
Luis Columna ◽  
Lauren J Lieberman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Interactive Video ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Video Gaming ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
Significant Difference

There is a current trend toward using innovative interventions, such as active video gaming to increase physical activity levels among youth with visual impairments. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare three video games (Dance, Dance, Revolution [DDR]; EyeToy Kinetic; and Wii Boxing) in allowing youth with visual impairments to achieve time (seconds spent during a 10-min bout) in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Participants with complete data were youth ( N = 5) with visual impairments aged 10–16 years who played three games for 10-min bouts. Heart rate monitors measured physical activity intensity. A Friedman’s analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine differences between the three interactive video games. Most players were able to achieve time in MVPA in all three games and there was a significant difference in time spent in MVPA, χ2(2) = 7.4, p = .024, with the most time in MVPA from playing EyeToy Kinetic. This study demonstrated that EyeToy Kinetic, Wii Boxing, and DDR are capable of helping youth with visual impairments accrue time in MVPA.

Comparison of Compliance and Intervention Outcomes Between Hip- and Wrist-Worn Accelerometers During a Randomized Crossover Trial of an Active Video Games Intervention in Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 964-969 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin K. Howie ◽  
Joanne A. McVeigh ◽  
Leon M. Straker
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Crossover Trial ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Intervention Trial ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Randomized Crossover Trial ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Trial Participants

Background:There are several practical issues when considering the use of hip-worn or wrist-worn accelerometers. This study compared compliance and outcomes between hip- and wrist-worn accelerometers worn simultaneously by children during an active video games intervention.Methods:As part of a larger randomized crossover trial, participants (n = 73, age 10 to 12 years) wore 2 Actical accelerometers simultaneously during waking hours for 7 days, on the hip and wrist. Measurements were repeated at 4 timepoints: 1) at baseline, 2) during traditional video games condition, 3) during active video games condition, 4) during no video games condition. Compliance and intervention effects were compared between hip and wrist.Results:There were no statistically significant differences at any timepoint in percentage compliance between hip (77% to 87%) and wrist (79% to 89%). Wrist-measured counts (difference of 64.3 counts per minute, 95% CI 4.4–124.3) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (12 min/day, 95% CI 0.3–23.7) were higher during the no video games condition compared with the traditional video games condition. There were no differences in hip-measured counts per minute or MVPA between conditions or sedentary time for hip or wrist.Conclusions:There were no differences in compliance between hip- and wrist-worn accelerometers during an intervention trial, however, intervention findings differed between hip and wrist.

The Physical Activity Energy Cost of the Latest Active Video Games in Young Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl A. Howe ◽  
Marcus W. Barr ◽  
Brett C. Winner ◽  
Jenelynn R. Kimble ◽  
Jason B. White
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Random Order ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Activity Energy

Background:Although promoted for weight loss, especially in young adults, it has yet to be determined if the physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE) and intensity of the newest active video games (AVGs) qualifies as moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA; > 3.0 METs). This study compared the PAEE and intensity of AVGs to traditional seated video games (SVGs).Methods:Fifty-three young adults (18−35 y; 27 females) volunteered to play 6 video games (4 AVGs, 2 SVGs). Anthropometrics and resting metabolism were measured before testing. While playing the games (6−10 min) in random order against a playmate, the participants wore a portable metabolic analyzer for measuring PAEE (kcal/min) and intensity (METs). A repeated-measures ANOVA compared the PAEE and intensity across games with sex, BMI, and PA status as main effects.Results:The intensity of AVGs (6.1 ± 0.2 METs) was significantly greater than SVGs (1.8 ± 0.1 METs). AVGs elicited greater PAEE than SVGs in all participants (5.3 ± 0.2 vs 0.8 ± 0.0 kcal/min); PAEE during the AVGs was greater in males and overweight participants compared with females and healthy weight participants (p’s < .05).Conclusions:The newest AVGs do qualify as MVPA and can contribute to the recommended dose of MVPA for weight management in young adults.

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.

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

Are Active Video Games Useful in Increasing Physical Activity and Addressing Obesity in Children?—Reply

2013 ◽  
Vol 167 (7) ◽  
pp. 678
Author(s):  
Stephen R. Smallwood ◽  
Michael M. Morris ◽  
Stephen J. Fallows ◽  
John P. Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Obesity In Children

Active Video Games: the New Age of Physical Activity?

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-17
Author(s):  
G. H. Haischer-Rollo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
New Age ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video
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