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Playing for a Healthy Life: Integrating Mobile Exergames in Physical Education
Pablo Sotoca-Orgaz1, Marta Arévalo-Baeza1, José A Navia1
1Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
Mobile exergames in physical education (PE) reduce sedentary behavior by boosting motor engagement and enjoyment. This game-based approach enhances skill acquisition and promotes healthy habits for students.
Area of Science:
- * Educational Technology
- * Kinesiology
- * Sports Science
Background:
- * Increasing sedentary behavior necessitates innovative physical education (PE) strategies.
- * Mobile exergames offer a novel approach to engage students and promote physical activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To establish a pedagogical framework for integrating mobile exergames into PE.
- * To assess the impact of exergame practice on prospective PE teachers' physical and mental well-being.
- * To analyze the pedagogical and motivational aspects of exergames for secondary education.
Main Methods:
- * Game-based learning methodology applied to mobile exergame intervention.
- * Utilized Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and mental effort scales.
- * 130 undergraduate students in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences participated.
Main Results:
- * Participants reported high motor engagement and moderate physical intensity.
- * Exergames were perceived as user-friendly and enjoyable.
- * Augmented reality exergames demonstrated potential for skill enhancement.
Conclusions:
- * Mobile exergames can effectively reduce sedentary behavior in PE.
- * Exergames enhance skill acquisition and fundamental motor skills.
- * Findings support the integration of exergames into secondary education PE curricula.
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