Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://dx.doi.org/10.25673/101779
Title: Evaluating changes in perceived enjoyment throughout a 12-week school-based exergaming intervention
Author(s): Röglin, Lisa
Stoll, OliverLook up in the Integrated Authority File of the German National Library
Ketelhut, KerstinLook up in the Integrated Authority File of the German National Library
Martin-Niedecken, Anna LisaLook up in the Integrated Authority File of the German National Library
Ketelhut, SaschaLook up in the Integrated Authority File of the German National Library
Issue Date: 2023
Type: Article
Language: English
Abstract: 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.
URI: https://opendata.uni-halle.de//handle/1981185920/103726
http://dx.doi.org/10.25673/101779
Open Access: Open access publication
License: (CC BY 4.0) Creative Commons Attribution 4.0(CC BY 4.0) Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
Journal Title: Children
Publisher: MDPI
Publisher Place: Basel
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
Original Publication: 10.3390/children10010144
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