| Autor: |
Röglin L; Institute of Sport Science, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, 06108 Halle (Saale), Germany., Stoll O; Institute of Sport Science, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, 06108 Halle (Saale), Germany., Ketelhut K; Department of Medical Education and Health, MSB Medical School Berlin, 14197 Berlin, Germany., Martin-Niedecken AL; Institute for Design Research, Zurich University of the Arts, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland., Ketelhut S; Institute of Sport Science, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Children (Basel, Switzerland) [Children (Basel)] 2023 Jan 11; Vol. 10 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 11. |
| DOI: |
10.3390/children10010144 |
| Abstrakt: |
This study assessed whether a high-intensity exergame represents an enjoyable training tool for children in the elementary school setting. Furthermore, it evaluated whether gender, body mass index (BMI), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), fitness level, weekly physical activity level, and general interest in sports moderate perceived enjoyment during the 12-week intervention. Thirty fifth- and sixth-grade students (10.5 ± 0.7 years; 50% girls) participated in this study. During baseline assessments, anthropometric measurements and a shuttle run test were conducted. Throughout the intervention period, the students participated in 15−20-min exergaming sessions (ES) in the ExerCube twice a week during school hours. Enjoyment was assessed after an ES in weeks 2 and 12. Additionally, enjoyment was evaluated after a physical education (PE) class in week 2. The results reveal no significant changes in enjoyment (p = 0.164) over time. The modest changes over time were significantly affected by BMI (p = 0.027), WHtR (p = 0.007), and weekly activity level (p = 0.016). Compared to the PE class, enjoyment was significantly higher during the ES (p < 0.001). None of the covariates showed a significant effect. Mean HR during the ES reached 87.1 ± 1.9% of students’ individual maximum HR. In conclusion, the ExerCube provides a promising tool for schools to promote enjoyable moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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