The Influence of Active Gaming on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Black and Hispanic Youth

Autor/inn/en	Flynn, Rachel M.; Staiano, Amanda E.; Beyl, Robbie; Richert, Rebekah A.; Wartella, Ellen; Calvert, Sandra L.
Titel	The Influence of Active Gaming on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Black and Hispanic Youth
Quelle	In: Journal of School Health, 88 (2018) 10, S.768-775 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Flynn, Rachel M.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-4391
DOI	10.1111/josh.12679
Schlagwörter	Physical Fitness; Obesity; Child Health; African Americans; Hispanic Americans; Video Games; Physical Activity Level; Early Adolescents; Youth Programs; Poverty; Barriers; Physical Activities; Intention; Self Efficacy; Psychological Patterns; New York (New York) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Leistungsfähigkeit; Adipositas; Afroamerikaner; Hispanic; Hispanoamerikaner; Video game; Videospiel; Videospiele; Jugendsofortprogramm; Armut; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit
Abstract	Background: Youth in the United States have low levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, a risk factor for childhood obesity. Lower levels of physical fitness for black and Hispanic youth contribute to health disparities. In this feasibility study, we examined active video games (AVGs) as a tool to improve fitness and attitudes toward physical activity during early adolescence. Method: A 6-week AVG program took place in a youth development program in a high-poverty neighborhood in New York City. Youth aged 10 to 15 years (50% overweight or obese) participated in 2 fitness tests and completed surveys that captured barriers to physical activity pre- and postintervention. Each week, participants played Wii Fit games for 30 minutes. Results: Participants improved the number of sit-ups and step-ups they completed from pre- to postintervention (p < 0.05). Participants also increased their self-efficacy, intention to exercise and perceived social support to exercise (p < 0.05). Youth reported a high level of enjoyment and perceived Wii Fit as ways to increase physical fitness and increase their physical activity. Conclusion: AVGs may be a viable alternative exercise program to increase physical activity for black and Hispanic youth living in poverty-impacted neighborhoods. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01