Investigating the Impact of Virtual Reality and Gamification on Improving Physical Activities in School

Physical Competence ◽

Critical Areas ◽

Activity Program ◽

Physical Activity Environments ◽

Diverse Groups ◽

Abstract Background: The rise of obesity creates a critical health problem in childhood which can establish obesity in adulthood. It is significant in the first years of life to participate in physical activity program. In other words, children have to perform physical activity for preventing obesity and toward reducing obesity in adulthood. In this regard, it seems to be important in elementary schools. In this regard, interventions were used to perform physical activity. We have utilized virtual reality and gamification as an intervention to increase motivation for exerting physical activity in elementary school. In reality, three critical areas have been identified to enhance quality physical education program include Promoting intrinsic motivation, enhancing perceived physical competence, and creating a mastery-oriented physical-activity environment.Methods: Mixed quantitative and qualitative study to specify the effects of integration gamification and virtual reality in the physical activity program was used. Analyses were conducted using IBM Statistics SPSS 25.0 software. Also, we used independent-samples T-test to compare results.Results: Total of 25 elementary students participated in our study. This study performed about combination of gamification and virtual reality games. we divided all the students into diverse groups. Results indicated the use of virtual reality and gamification could enhance motivation in children to perform physical activity in school.Conclusion: Virtual reality technology and gamification on physical activity environments had a positive effect on the motivation of elementary students. virtual reality and gamification on motivation leads students to achieve higher levels of engagement in performing physical activity.

Investigating the Impact of Virtual Reality and Gamification on Improving Physical Activities in Children

10.21203/rs.3.rs-38390/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

reza roshanpour ◽

Mohammad Hazegh Nikroo

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Virtual Reality ◽

Physical Competence ◽

Virtual Reality Technology ◽

Critical Areas ◽

Activity Program ◽

Physical Activity Environments ◽

The Impact ◽

Positive Effect

Abstract Background:The rise of obesity creates a critical health problem in childhood which can establish obesity in adulthood. It is significant in the first years of life to participate in physical activity program. In other words, children have to perform physical activity for preventing obesity and toward reducing obesity in adulthood. In this regard, it seems to be important in elementary schools. In this regard, interventions were used to perform physical activity. We have utilized virtual reality and gamification as an intervention to increase motivation for exerting physical activity in elementary school. In reality, three critical areas have been identified to enhance quality physical education program include Promoting intrinsic motivation, enhancing perceived physical competence, and creating a mastery-oriented physical-activity environment.Methods:Mixed quantitative and qualitative study to specify the effects of integration gamification and virtual reality in the physical activity program was used. Analyses were conducted using IBM Statistics SPSS 25.0 software. Also, we used independent-samples T-test to compare results.Results: Total of 25 elementary students participated in our study.This study performed about combination of gamification and virtual reality games. we divided all the students into diverse groups.Results indicated the use of virtual reality and gamification could enhance motivation in children to perform physical activity in school.Conclusion:Virtual reality technology and gamification on physical activity environments had a positive effect on the motivation of elementary students.virtual reality and gamification on motivation leads students to achieve higher levels of engagement in performing physical activity.

Effect of the physical activity program on the treatment of resistant hypertension in primary care

Primary Health Care Research & Development ◽

10.1017/s1463423618000154 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 19 (6) ◽

pp. 575-583 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Piotr J. Kruk ◽

Michał Nowicki

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Primary Care ◽

Resistant Hypertension ◽

Lifestyle Modification ◽

Heart Association ◽

Pressure Control ◽

Activity Program ◽

AbstractBackgroundRegular physical activity is widely recommended for patients with arterial hypertension as an essential component of lifestyle modification. Much less is known about the impact of physical exercise on the management of treatment of resistant hypertension (RH). The aim was to assess the effect of physical activity program intensified by mobile phone text reminders on blood pressure control in subjects with RH managed in the primary care.MethodsIn total, 53 patients with primary hypertension were qualified, including 27 who met the criteria for RH and 26 with well-controlled hypertension (WCH). Ambulatory 24-h blood pressure was monitored and body composition evaluated with bioimpedance and habitual physical activity profile was determined continuously over 72 h with accelerometer. All measurements were performed at baseline and after three and six months. The patients were asked to modify their lifestyle according to American Heart Association Guidelines that included regular aerobic physical activity tailored to individual needs.FindingsPhysical activity in RH increased significantly after six months compared with control subjects (P=0.001). Office systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in the RH group decreased significantly after three months but after six months only office DBP remained significantly lower. After three months 24-h SBP decreased by 3.1±11 mmHg (P=0.08) and DBP by 2.0±6 mmHg (P=0.17) in RH, whereas in WCH respective changes were +1.2±10 and −0.3±6 mmHg. After six months 24-h BP changes were similar.ConclusionIndividualized structured physical activity program increases physical activity in the treatment of resistant hypertensives in primary care but the effect on 24-h blood pressure is only transient.

The Impact of a Physical Activity Program in Persons with SCI

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1016/j.apmr.2016.08.221 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 97 (10) ◽

pp. e72-e73

Author(s):

Ryan McGrath ◽

Denise Tate ◽

Martin Forchheimer ◽

Claire Kalpakjian ◽

Mark Peterson

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Activity Program ◽

The Use of an Online Tennis Learning Platform for Sedentary Adults

GYMNASIUM ◽

10.29081/gsjesh.2020.21.2.07 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol XXI (2) ◽

pp. 101

Author(s):

Radu Tiberiu Șerban ◽

Iacob Hanțiu

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Recreational Physical Activity ◽

Learning Platform ◽

Activity Program ◽

The Impact ◽

Web Platform

The purpose of this research was to analyse the impact of a web platform as a result of its use to support a leisure-time physical activity program based on the organized practice oftennis. The hypothesis of this research is based on the assumption that the use of a web platform for a recreational physical activity program, in particular a tennis one, will havebeneficial effects on the effectiveness of learning the game technique. The research was carried out on a sample of 47 volunteer subjects, all of them working in a sedentaryenvironment. The subjects of the study were divided into 3 groups, the intervention program consisted of 90-minute tennis training sessions, twice a week, for 4 months. Thestatistical analysis of the data was accomplished by using the IBM SPSS Statistics 20 program. At the end of the study, could be observed in total technical score, staticforehand, dynamic forehand, static backhand, dynamic backhand and serve score.

The Impact of Enrollment in an Instructional Physical Activity Program Course on the Physical Activity Level and Enjoyment of Physical Activity of University Students

American Journal of Health Studies ◽

10.47779/ajhs.2018.64 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Grant M. Hill ◽

Bernard D. Goldfine ◽

Kandice J. Porter ◽

Zenong Yin

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Treatment Group ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Control Group ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Activity Program ◽

Training Control ◽

e purposes of this research were to determine whether participation in a university elective instruction-al physical activity program course (IPAP) would increase the weekly physical activity level of students and resultin a signi cantly higher score on the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Treatment-group participantswere enrolled in an elective IPAP course that was either sport-based (e.g., volleyball, tennis) or physical condi-tioning-based (e.g., aerobic/strength training). Control-group participants (N=180) were students from the sameuniversities who were not enrolled during that term in an IPAP course. Student responses to the Godin-ShephardLeisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire indicated within-group changes in pre vs. post physical activity thatwere signi cant for the treatment group, but not the control group. Results indicate participation in an IPAPcourse signi cantly increases the physical activity levels of students and also signi cantly increases the physical activ-ity enjoyment of students with the most sedentary lifestyles.

P94: The Impact of Nutrition and Physical Activity Program on Hispanic Youth and Their Parents

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior ◽

10.1016/j.jneb.2008.03.161 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. S83

Author(s):

Maria Mercedes Rossi ◽

Katherine L. Cason ◽

Joel E. Williams ◽

Sergio Nieto-Montenegro ◽

Karen A. Kemper

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Hispanic Youth ◽

Activity Program ◽

Nutrition And Physical Activity ◽

Preferences of people with mental illness for engaging in exercise programs under COVID-19 restrictions

Australasian Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/1039856220975299 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 103985622097529

Author(s):

Justin J Chapman ◽

Emily Hielscher ◽

Sue Patterson ◽

Nicola Reavley ◽

Wendy J Brown ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Mental Illness ◽

Well Being ◽

Mental Illnesses ◽

Exercise Programs ◽

Activity Program ◽

People With Mental Illness ◽

Objectives: People with mental illness may be vulnerable to decline in mental health and reduced physical activity because of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions. The aim of this study was to inform the design of physical activity interventions for implementation under these conditions to improve/maintain well-being and physical activity in this population. Methods: People with mental illness who had participated in a physical activity program prior to the pandemic were invited to complete a survey about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and physical activity and their preferences for engaging in a physical activity program under pandemic-related restrictions. Results: More than half the 59 respondents reported worse mental health and lower physical activity during the pandemic. The preferred format for a physical activity program was one-on-one exercise instruction in-person in a park. Program components endorsed as helpful included incentivization, provision of exercise equipment and fitness devices, and daily exercise programs. About a third of the participants reported limitations in using technology for a physical activity program. Conclusions: In-person exercise support is preferred by people with mental illnesses during pandemic-related restrictions. Enablement strategies such as providing equipment and self-monitoring devices should be utilized; assistance may be needed to incorporate the use of technology in exercise programs.

The Impact of a Videogame-Based Pilot Physical Activity Program in Older Adults with Schizophrenia on Subjectively and Objectively Measured Physical Activity

Frontiers in Psychiatry ◽

10.3389/fpsyt.2015.00180 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Heather Leutwyler ◽

Erin Hubbard ◽

Bruce Cooper ◽

Glenna Dowling

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Objectively Measured Physical Activity

Activity Program ◽

Objectively Measured ◽

The Impact ◽

Effects of an 8-Week Structured Physical Activity Program on Psychosocial Behaviors of Children With Intellectual Disabilities

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly ◽

10.1123/apaq.2014-0213 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 1-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Peggy Hiu Nam Choi ◽

Siu Yin Cheung

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Training Group ◽

Self Control ◽

Control Group ◽

Classroom Context ◽

Activity Program ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The study aimed to investigate the impact of an 8-wk structured physical activity program on selected psychosocial behaviors of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) and to estimate whether generalization occurred. Thirty children (22 boys, 8 girls) with mild ID took part in the study. The ANCOVA results showed a significant difference between the training group and the control group in emotional self-control mean scores, F(1, 25) = 7.61, p = .011, with the posttest mean score of the training group being better than that of the control group. The correlation analysis showed a medium, positive correlation between the gain scores of emotional self-control in the training context and classroom context of the training group (r = .41, n = 16, p = .12). Hence, generalization appeared to have occurred.