Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Dance Game Interventions for Increasing Physical Movement and Intensity

Autor/in	Tarbay, Joshua J.
Titel	Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Dance Game Interventions for Increasing Physical Movement and Intensity
Quelle	(2011), (99 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ed.D. Dissertation, Walden University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-1245-9448-4
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Metabolism; Physical Education; College Students; Obesity; Dance; Program Effectiveness; Educational Games; Physical Activity Level; Movement Education; Child Health; Health Promotion; Measurement Equipment; Computer Games + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Stoffwechsel; Körpererziehung; Sportunterricht; Collegestudent; Adipositas; Tanz; Educational game; Lernspiel; Bewegungsbildung; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Messinstrument; Computer game; Computerspiel; Computerspiele
Abstract	The problem addressed in this study was the increasing number of overweight and obese children and the increased demand for cost-effective methods of combating this epidemic. One method used to promote weight loss and to increase movement levels and cardiovascular endurance among school-aged children, is the Konami [R] brand dancing game, Dance Dance Revolution [R] (DDR). The theoretical foundation, game object model version II, was used to justify DDR [R] as an acceptable educational tool. DDR [R] requires players to mimic onscreen arrows pointing either up, down, left, or right with foot taps on an interactive dancing platform typically costing $50.00 and up. This study investigated whether dancing on or around a simple rubber floor spot (costing $4.00) could stimulate as much movement and workout intensity as the interactive, virtual dancing platform. This study used 100 volunteer participants, ages 18-25 years, recruited from a southern state college's physical education department. The 100 participants were divided into two groups: A DDR [R] interactive dancing pad group and a rubber floor spot group. Movement (pedometer scores) and intensity levels (mean heart rate increases) of the two groups while dancing were compared using independent samples "t"-tests. The results indicated no significant difference between the groups in mean heart rate or mean total steps taken. Implications for social change include evidence supporting the use of a less expensive movement intervention to increase movement and heart rate which could help reduce childhood overweight and obesity. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10