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- Title
Gearing Up for the Future of Exercise.
- Authors
McGloin, Rory; Embacher-Martin, Kimberly; Gilbert, Christine; VanHeest, Jaci
- Abstract
Background: Exergames —which combine physical activity with elements of virtual interaction (e.g., " cyber-cycling ")—come in a wide range of styles and with an array of structural and environmental characteristics that are likely to influence a user's experience, including their overall enjoyment. Aim: The aim of the current study was thus to compare adolescents' experience of flow and enjoyment across two cyber-cycling sessions that featured two unique styles of cycling exergames. Method: Eighty-eight participants aged 11-13 participated in two cyber-cycling sessions spaced one week apart. Participants engaged in two unique conditions, one virtual game featuring the collection of coins to earn points and one a virtual simulation of an outdoor trail ride. The order of condition delivery was randomly selected. Results: Participants reported experiencing greater flow and enjoyment when the cyber-cycling session was centered on a virtual gaming experience. Conclusion: Adolescents find greater enjoyment from exergames that feature traditional gaming characteristics and features. Implications for the design and sustained adoption of exergames for adolescents are discussed.
- Subjects
COIN private collections; PHYSICAL activity; EXERCISE; TRAIL riding; TEENAGERS; CYBER physical systems; OUTDOOR living spaces
- Publication
Simulation & Gaming, 2020, Vol 51, Issue 6, p819
- ISSN
1046-8781
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1046878120943253