The Effects of Exergames on Physical and Psychological Health in Young Adults

Hastürk, Günnur; Munusturlar, Müge Akyıldız

doi:10.1089/g4h.2022.0093

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“…Likewise, the progress in the experimental group was statistically significantly superior to that of the control group, which proves that the implementation of the experimental program in which we used Fitlight technology was effective for both categories of U14 and U16 basketball players. The results of our study confirm the hypotheses of previous studies and contribute to the expansion of knowledge regarding the impact of Fitlight technology on improving agility by implementing an experimental program in which specific basketball exercises were adapted to this technology [30][31][32][33][34]. Analyzing recent research, we identified a series of studies with aligning our study and its relevant results [8,47,48].…”

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“…These innovative tools are designed to enhance players' responsiveness, aligning perfectly with the demands of the sport. Fitlight technology, for instance, introduces a unique approach to training, focusing on improving reaction times and decision-making under dynamic conditions [28][29][30][31]. The implementation of technologies in the sports training process by adapting exercises can determine the optimization of sports performance with a focus on improving reaction time, coordination, and ability to transform movements in relation to the technical requirements and dynamics of the basketball game [32][33][34].…”

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Improving Agility and Reactive Agility in Basketball Players U14 and U16 by Implementing Fitlight Technology in the Sports Training Process

Steff,

Badau,

Badau

2024

Applied Sciences

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The main aim of this research was to evaluate the impact of the implementation of Fitlight technology in the process of sports training and motor assessment on the improvement in agility and reactive agility of junior basketball players. The age groups studied were under-14 (U14) and under-16 (U16). This study included 70 male basketball athletes, structured in two experimental groups: U14 (18 subjects) and U16 (17 subjects); two control groups: U14 (18 subjects) and U16 (17 subjects). Arithmetic averages of the anthropometric characteristics of the subject groups: experimental group U14: height 172.89 cm, weight 58.22 kg, BMI 19.56; control group U14: height 165.44 cm, weight 50.17 kg, BMI 18.53; experimental group U16: height 179.94 cm, weight 70.82 kg, BMI 20.35; control group U16: height 183.88 cm, weight 73.41 kg, BMI 20.83. An 18-week experimental program that integrates Fitlight technology in order to develop coordination and agility skills and corrective agility was implemented in the experimental groups. This study included six tests: T agility test, T agility test with ball, reactive T agility test, reactive T agility test with ball, Illinois agility test, and Illinois agility test with ball. The results of this study showed statistically significant progress between the initial and final testing for the experimental group, p < 0.05. The Cohen’s values of the experimental groups were above 0.8, which denotes a large effect size; for the control group, these sizes were small and medium. The comparative analysis of the experimental and control groups, U14 and U16, highlights significant statistical differences in favor of the experimental groups, for all the agility tests of this study. This study highlights the effectiveness of incorporating advanced training tools like Fitlight in sports training, particularly for young basketball players. This approach surpasses traditional methods in enhancing agility, suggesting a paradigm shift towards technology-integrated training in sports.

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Improving Agility and Reactive Agility in Basketball Players U14 and U16 by Implementing Fitlight Technology in the Sports Training Process

Steff,

Badau,

Badau

2024

Applied Sciences

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“…The previous literature suggested that although advances in technology have provided many benefits to society, new technology has also led to physical inactivity [70]. However, more recent studies have found that exergaming can increase energy expenditure among university students and ultimately provide an exciting way to increase PA levels [69,71,72]. Based on these results, exergaming may be a useful practice to enhance PA, particularly for university students who have time and resource constraints that make regular exercise challenging [71].…”

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Strategies and Best Practices That Enhance the Physical Activity Levels of Undergraduate University Students: A Systematic Review

Johannes,

Roman,

Onagbiye

et al. 2024

IJERPH

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Significant numbers of undergraduate university students are not meeting the physical activity guidelines recommended by the World Health Organisation. These guidelines suggest that university students should aim for 150–300 min of moderate or 75–150 min of vigorous physical activity. Strategic interventions need to be implemented to address this global public health concern. The aim of this study was to review the strategies and best practices to enhance the physical activity levels of undergraduate university students. Utilising the PRISMA guidelines, electronic databases—PubMed, Science Direct, Academic Search Complete, ERIC, Web of Science, CINAHL, SAGE, and SPORTDiscus—were searched between September 2022 and February 2023 using terms and synonyms related to physical activity, strategies, best practices, and undergraduate university students. Studies were critically assessed for their quality using an adapted version of the CASP and RE-AIM frameworks. Eleven articles met the inclusion criteria for the review. The studies reported the use of social media platforms, mobile phone applications, web-based technology, online text messages, in-person classes, and an “exergame” as methods to increase engagement in physical activity. Findings from this review indicated that validated questionnaires emerged as the predominant measurement tool. Furthermore, the frequent use of social network sites served as a best practice for implementing and promoting physical activity interventions. It is recommended that universities promote health-enhancing physical activities based on current trends and strategies, such as technology-based interventions and the use of social media, that are relevant to contemporary university students.

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“…In addition, exergaming, as an alternative form of physical exercise, promotes psychological health. A study revealed that exergaming significantly improved reaction time, subjective happiness, and mental well-being in young adults ( Hastürk and Munusturlar, 2022 ). Another study of 168 college students revealed that exergaming had short-term (approximately 10 min) but not immediate benefits compared to sedentary activity ( Russell and Newton, 2008 ).…”

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Exergaming and education: a relational model for games selection and evaluation

Chow

Mann

2023

Front. Psychol.

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Exergaming, or technology-driven physical exercise, has gained popularity in recent years. Its applications include physical education, health promotion, and rehabilitation. Although studies have obtained promising results regarding the positive effects of exergaming, the outcomes of exergaming for different populations remain undetermined. Inconsistencies in the literature on this topic have multiple potential explanations, including the content and demand of the exergames and the capability of the exergamer. A model with a sound theoretical framework is required to facilitate matching between games and gamers. This article proposes a relational model based on a matrix of Bloom’s taxonomy of learning domains and the performance components of exergames. Appropriate matching of the physical demands of an exergame and the ability of the exergamer would enhance the effective usage of exergaming for individuals with various needs. This theory-based exergame model is developed to promote the general development, physical status, and psychosocial well-being of students, older adults, and individuals with rehabilitation needs. This model may provide a resource for future research on the application, effectiveness, and design of exergaming.

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The Effects of Exergames on Physical and Psychological Health in Young Adults

Cited by 10 publications

References 88 publications

Improving Agility and Reactive Agility in Basketball Players U14 and U16 by Implementing Fitlight Technology in the Sports Training Process

Improving Agility and Reactive Agility in Basketball Players U14 and U16 by Implementing Fitlight Technology in the Sports Training Process

Strategies and Best Practices That Enhance the Physical Activity Levels of Undergraduate University Students: A Systematic Review

Exergaming and education: a relational model for games selection and evaluation

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