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Couch potatoes to jumping beans

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

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.

Uitgever(s): Ni Mhurchu et al.,

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Cliona Ni Mhurchu
Ralph Maddison
Yannan Jiang
Andrew Jull
Harry Prapavessis
Anthony Rodgers

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