Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 30, 2025
07:27
Exergaming in Older People Living with HIV Improves Balance, Mobility and Ameliorates Some Aspects of Frailty
Published on: October 6, 2016
10.6K
Can Active Video Games Improve Physical Activity in Adolescents? A Review of RCT
Wanda M Williams1, Cynthia G Ayres1
1School of Nursing, Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey, Camden, NJ 08102-1530, USA.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|January 24, 2020
Summary
Active video games, or exergames, can effectively increase physical activity (PA) in adolescents. This innovative approach may be more engaging and sustainable than traditional methods for meeting federal PA guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Exercise Science
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Adolescents are not meeting federal physical activity (PA) guidelines.
- Establishing PA in youth is crucial for lifelong habits.
- Conventional PA programs for adolescents often have limited success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore active video games (AVGs) as an innovative intervention for improving adolescent PA.
- To determine the effectiveness of exergaming in increasing physical activity levels in youth.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a literature review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published within the last 12 years.
- Searched multiple academic databases including PubMed, ERIC, and Web of Science.
- Included studies focusing on adolescents aged 12-19 years, using terms like 'exergaming', 'active video games', 'physical activity', and 'adolescents'.
Main Results:
- Active video games (exergames) show potential as an effective tool for enhancing PA in adolescents.
- Exergaming interventions may be more acceptable and sustainable compared to traditional PA approaches.
- Evidence suggests AVGs can contribute to meeting PA guidelines.
Conclusions:
- Exergaming presents a promising, innovative strategy to boost adolescent physical activity.
- This approach could help overcome the limitations of conventional programs in promoting sustained PA behavior.
- Further research into exergaming interventions is warranted to optimize their impact on youth health.
Related Concept Videos
01:17Exercise and Cardiac Output
1.7K
Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining cardiovascular health, with aerobic exercises being particularly effective. According to the American Heart Association, 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic exercise per week is recommended for a healthy heart. Aerobic activities may include brisk walking, running, bicycling, cross-country skiing, and swimming, ideally performed three to five times per week.
Sustained exercise increases the muscles' oxygen demand, which can be...
Sustained exercise increases the muscles' oxygen demand, which can be...
1.7K
02:04Bullying
8.7K
A modern form of aggression is bullying. As you learn in your study of child development, socializing and playing with other children is beneficial for children’s psychological development. However, as you may have experienced as a child, not all play behavior has positive outcomes. Some children are aggressive and want to play roughly. Other children are selfish and do not want to share toys. One form of negative social interactions among children that has become a national concern is...
8.7K