Can using exergames improve physical fitness? A 12-week randomized controlled trial

Huang, Han-Chung; Wong, May‐Kuen; Ju, Lu; Huang, Wei-Fan; Teng, Ching‐I

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2016.12.086

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“…Rehabilitation patients with balance issues have been the main subjects of using exergames, and there are many research studies relating to exergames in rehabilitation of the balance focus with older people, such as those by van Diest et al 16 ) and Larsen et al 19 ) . For young adults, there are studies by Vojciechowski et al 21 ) and Huang et al 22 ) . Furthermore, in the paediatric group there are studies by Staiano et al 23 ) and Bulea et al 24 ) , which used exergames in the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy.…”

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The feasibility of using exergames as a rehabilitation tool: the attitudes, awareness, opinions and experiences of physiotherapists, and older people towards exergames

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using exergames as a rehabilitation tool by determining the attitudes, awareness, opinions and experiences of physiotherapists, and older people towards exergames. [Subjects and Methods] A cross-sectional study was conducted and two short self-developed questionnaires (for physiotherapists and older people) were distributed in three hospitals in Cork (Ireland) to assess the attitudes towards and familiarity with exergames among physiotherapists and older people. The data were analysed using Microsoft Excel version 2013. [Results] The results show that a lot of older people have seen exergames devices but have not attempted to play them. This may indicate a lack of interest in or information about these devices and how to use them. With regard to the second group, physiotherapists underestimate older people’s knowledge about exergames. [Conclusion] Older people were not very familiar with exergames but they were willing to try them. In addition, despite physiotherapists being familiar with exergames, they see them as an additional tool that will not replace or change any traditional exercise methods.

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The feasibility of using exergames as a rehabilitation tool: the attitudes, awareness, opinions and experiences of physiotherapists, and older people towards exergames

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“…In addition to this, prospective teachers stated that they observed development in the children in terms of physical competence and aerobic capacity and movement skills along with the extracurricular programs. With respect to improving aerobic capacity, a number of studies have revealed that active gaming helps the individual achieve target heart rate and moderate-intensity exercise levels (Huang, Wong, Lu, Huang, and Teng, 2017;Sween et al, 2014;Unnithan, Houser, and Fernhall, 2006). These studies are important in terms of the development of aerobic capacity observed in children.…”

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Experiences of Prospective Physical Education Teachers on Active Gaming within the Context of School-Based Physical Activity

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2019

EUROPEAN J ED RES

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The present study aims to explore the experiences of prospective physical education teachers on active gaming. The study, which used qualitative case study design enrolled 2 prospective physical education teachers (1 male, 1 female) who were included in extracurricular activities and physical education classes in 2015-2016 academic year. For data collection, semi-structured interview forms, diaries and extended field notes were used. For data analysis, the content analysis method was used: following the transcription process, coding was performed in two categories and themes and sub-themes were created that reflect common codes. The findings have revealed that according to prospective teachers, active gaming ensures active participation of students and facilitates classroom management in physical education classes, which, in turn contributes to the learning environment where every student can participate. It also has been found that active gaming in the extracurricular activities contributes to the arousal of the initial participation desire in students, and establishment of an environment suitable for the improvement of physical competence. According to prospective teachers, active gaming should be used not in every part, but in certain parts of classes or of extracurricular activities.

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“…Exergames require gamers to use physical movement to control gaming avatars to respond to gaming requirements and contexts. 17 That is, playing exergames may achieve physical and psychological outcomes that are similar to those of doing other exercise.…”

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Moderator Roles of Optimism and Weight Control on the Impact of Playing Exergames on Happiness: The Perspective of Social Cognitive Theory Using a Randomized Controlled Trial

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Can using exergames improve physical fitness? A 12-week randomized controlled trial

Cited by 55 publications

References 25 publications

The feasibility of using exergames as a rehabilitation tool: the attitudes, awareness, opinions and experiences of physiotherapists, and older people towards exergames

The feasibility of using exergames as a rehabilitation tool: the attitudes, awareness, opinions and experiences of physiotherapists, and older people towards exergames

Experiences of Prospective Physical Education Teachers on Active Gaming within the Context of School-Based Physical Activity

Moderator Roles of Optimism and Weight Control on the Impact of Playing Exergames on Happiness: The Perspective of Social Cognitive Theory Using a Randomized Controlled Trial

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