Objective: The purpose of the study was to determine perception of videogames and the use Pokémon Go in Costa Rica. Materials and Methods: A national representative sample (n = 1059) of adults aged 18 years and older was chosen to complete a face-to-face survey on videogame perceptions and the use of Pokémon Go. Statistical analyses included 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) around the estimate, multiple regression, cluster, and factor analysis. Results: The 85.2% of the population (n = 866) were familiar with videogames, especially those in the 18-to 29-year age group (96.3%) and college education (94.8%). Perceptions about videogames were negative (Addictive = 89.6%, Violence = 75.5%, Bad for health = 51.3%) and positive (Stimulate mental abilities = 59.6%, Relaxing = 55.2%, Improve family communication = 49.4%); and 28.4% perceived that people without responsibilities played videogames. Perceptions were different by age group and educational level. Age and gender were significant predictors of attitudes toward videogame playing. Pokémon Go was played by 3.9% of those respondents who knew or had heard about videogames, who reported spending 6.7 h/week (95% CI = 3.9-9.5) playing the game, walking 24.7 km (95% CI = 12.5-36.9), and covering 70.4 km (95% CI = 45.3-95.5) by other transportation means. Conclusions: Positive and negative perceptions toward videogames mediated by age and education level were found in a Costa Rican sample. Age and gender predicted attitudes toward videogame playing. A small number of participants played Pokémon Go, which might suggest that this videogame was not engaging in this population.
Artículo Original. Medición del tiempo efectivo de la clase de educación física y su impacto en el gasto calórico en escolares de nivel primaria del municipio de Colima, México Vol. III, nº. 1; p. 34-49, Enero 2017. A Coruña. España ISSN 2386 Para citar este artículo utilice la siguiente referencia: Flores, P.J.; Margarita, C.; Gómez, J.A.; Barreto, Y.; Valdovinos, O.; Vicente, J.U.; Del Río, J.E. (2017).Medición del tiempo efectivo de la clase de educación física y su impacto en el gasto calórico en escolares de nivel primaria del municipio de Colima, México.Sportis Sci J, 3 (1), [34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49] ResumenEl objetivo de la presente investigación consistió en medir el tiempo efectivo de la clase de educación física y su impacto en el gasto calórico. La población se conformó por 189 sujetos de centros escolares mexicanos. Fueron seleccionados de manera intencional a partir del ranking calidad, de la Secretaría de Educación del estado de Colima, México. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron: el cuestionario del Sistema de Observación de la Aptitud y Tiempo de Instrucciones y podómetros, modelo W2-GN SBB0. Entre los resultados más relevantes se observa que el 35.10% de la clase, los alumnos permanecen de pie y el 28% no realiza actividades motoras. Con relación al papel que desempeña el profesor, el 27.80% del tiempo lo dedica a observar la clase y el 26.40% se encuentra fuera del área de trabajo. En lo relativo al gasto calórico, la media fue 164.21 ± 59.18. Se identificaron diferencias significativas (p=.000) entre escuelas, y en la posición en el ranking (p=.804). En conclusión: el nivel de actividad física durante la sesiones es insuficiente con relación a los parámetros internacionales, así como al programa nacional, que demanda mayor desempeño motriz por sobre el tiempo dedicado a la gestión de la clase. Palabras claveEducación física; actividad física; gasto calórico. AbstractThe aim of this research was to measure the effective time of physical education and its impact on caloric expenditure. The population was composed by 189 subjects of Mexican schools. They were intentionally selected from the ranking quality of the Ministry of Education of the State of Colima, Mexico. The instruments used were the questionnaire Observing System and Fitness Instruction Time and pedometers, model W2-GN SBB0. Among the most relevant results it shows that 35.10% of the class students remain standing and 28% of the class does not perform motor activities. Regarding the role of the teacher 27.80% of the time is dedicated to observe the class and 26.40% is outside the work area. In relation to the average caloric expenditure was 164.21 ± 59.18. Significant differences (p = .000) between schools were identified, and the position in the ranking (p = .804). In conclusion: the level of physical activity during the sessions is insufficient in relation to international standards, as well as the national program, which requires an increase motor performance, over the time spent on classroo...
This study aimed to determine the body composition profile of candidates applying for a Physical Education and Sports major. 327 young adults (F: 87, M: 240) participated in this cross-sectional study. Nutritional status and body composition analysis were performed, and the profiles were generated using an unsupervised machine learning algorithm. Body mass index (BMI), percentage of fat mass (%FM), percentage of muscle mass (%MM), metabolic age (MA), basal metabolic rate (BMR), and visceral fat level (VFL) were used as input variables. BMI values were normal-weight although VFL was significantly higher in men (<0.001; η2 = 0.104). MA was positively correlated with BMR (0.81 [0.77, 0.85]; p < 0.01), BMI (0.87 [0.84, 0.90]; p < 0.01), and VFL (0.77 [0.72, 0.81]; p < 0.01). The hierarchical clustering analysis revealed two significantly different age-independent profiles: Cluster 1 (n = 265), applicants of both sexes that were shorter, lighter, with lower adiposity and higher lean mass; and, Cluster 2 (n = 62), a group of overweight male applicants with higher VFL, taller, with lower %MM and estimated energy expended at rest. We identified two profiles that might help universities, counselors and teachers/lecturers to identify applicants in which is necessary to increase physical activity levels and improve dietary habits.
El objetivo del estudio es analizar, comparar y reflexionar sobre el sector fitness al interior de México, desde distintas localidades ubicadas en cuatro de sus regiones. El estudio replica en el contexto mexicano la metodología de Fitness Trends From Around the Globe y se desarrolló en cinco etapas, adaptación de la metodología al español y a la cultura local, selección de los estados participantes y la vinculación con profesionales universitarios del área, análisis de las tendencias fitness de lo nacional y de los estados participantes, análisis de los contextos locales, e integración del documento final. En 11 tendencias, se incorporan en su conjunto las cinco principales tendencias de fitness en los estados, programas de ejercicio y pérdida de peso, entrenamiento funcional, equipos multidisciplinares de trabajo, adaptación de servicios post pandemia, entrenamiento personal, actividades fitness al aire libre, entrenamiento con el peso corporal, entrenamiento en línea, entrenamiento de fuerza, apps de ejercicio y programas de ejercicio para combatir la obesidad infantil. Se espera fortalecer esta colaboración para mejorar en el diseño, ampliar la aplicación e innovar en los modelos de análisis, elementos que permitirían observar y responder a los cambios del sector fitness en México y a las particularidades de sus regiones, y con ello brindar ventajas competitivas al sector.
El objetivo principal de esta investigación, es evaluar los niveles de actividad física (AF) y salud mental en universitarios durante la pandemia del coronavirus COVID-19 (SARS-COV2). Se aplicó la escala DASS-21, el Cuestionario Mundial sobre Actividad Física (GPAQ) y el Cuestionario de Salud SF-36 a de 63 jóvenes universitarios originarios del Estado de Veracruz, México, de 18 a 24 años, el tratamiento de datos se realizó en el software estadístico SPSS v.25, resultado que 76.2% de la población se encontró físicamente activa, los coeficientes de correlación entre actividad física y ansiedad (r=-.41) actividad física y estrés (r=-.42) mostraron correlaciones moderadas a intensas respectivamente. Concluyendo que la actividad física durante la pandemia, demostró reducir significativamente los problemas relacionados a la salud mental.
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