Couch potatoes to jumping beans

A pilot study of the effect of active video games on physical activity in children

• Auteurs: Cliona Ni Mhurchu , Ralph Maddison , Yannan Jiang , Andrew Jull , Harry Prapavessis , Anthony Rodgers
• Type: Artikel in wetenschappelijk tijdschrift
• Taal: Nederlands
• Uitgever: Ni Mhurchu et al.
• Plaats van uitgave: Auckland
• Collatie: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2008, 5:8, 19 p. fig.

Samenvatting

The primary objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the effect of active video games on children's physical activity levels. Twenty children (mean + SD age = 12+1.5 years; 40% female) were randomised to receive either an active video game upgrade package or to a control group (no intervention). Effects on physical activity over the 12-week intervention period were measured using objective (Actigraph accelerometer) and subjective (Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children [PAQ-C]) measures. This preliminary study suggests that playing active video games on a regular basis may have positive effects on children's overall physical activity levels. Further research is needed to confirm if playing these games over a longer period of time could also have positive effects on children's body weight and body mass index.

Literatuurverwijzing: Ni Mhurchu, C., Maddison, R., Jiang, Y., Jull, A., Prapavessis, H., & Rodgers, A. (2008). Couch potatoes to jumping beans: a pilot study of the effect of active video games on physical activity in children.

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