An exploratory study examining the appropriateness and potential benefit of the nintendo wii as a physical activity tool in adults aged ≥ 55 years

TY - JOUR

T1 - An exploratory study examining the appropriateness and potential benefit of the nintendo wii as a physical activity tool in adults aged ≥ 55 years

AU - Kirk, Alison

AU - MacMillan, Freya

AU - Rice, Mark

AU - Carmichael, Alex

PY - 2013/1

Y1 - 2013/1

N2 - This study investigates the physical exertion of playing the Nintendo Wii (Wii) and determines the appropriateness and potential benefit of it as a physical activity tool for older adults. Twenty healthy adults (aged 61±6 years) took part in a single session using a selection of the Wii Sports and Wii Fit games. During the gameplay session, heart rate and perceived exertion were measured. Pre-and post-session, we investigated mood using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) and cognitive function (i.e. aptitude, abstract reasoning and problem solving) using the test of non-verbal intelligence (TONI-IQ) and trail B tests. We also gathered subjective feedback from participants using semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. Three of the game activities (hula-hoop, rowing squat and leg extension) were identified to reach a moderate level of heart rate intensity, with one activity (jogging) corresponding to a vigorous level. We identified that post-session PANAS-positive subscale scores were greater than pre-session scores (P

AB - This study investigates the physical exertion of playing the Nintendo Wii (Wii) and determines the appropriateness and potential benefit of it as a physical activity tool for older adults. Twenty healthy adults (aged 61±6 years) took part in a single session using a selection of the Wii Sports and Wii Fit games. During the gameplay session, heart rate and perceived exertion were measured. Pre-and post-session, we investigated mood using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) and cognitive function (i.e. aptitude, abstract reasoning and problem solving) using the test of non-verbal intelligence (TONI-IQ) and trail B tests. We also gathered subjective feedback from participants using semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. Three of the game activities (hula-hoop, rowing squat and leg extension) were identified to reach a moderate level of heart rate intensity, with one activity (jogging) corresponding to a vigorous level. We identified that post-session PANAS-positive subscale scores were greater than pre-session scores (P

UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/84876361287

M3 - Article

AN - SCOPUS:84876361287

SN - 0953-5438

VL - 25

SP - 102

EP - 114

JO - Interacting with Computers

JF - Interacting with Computers

IS - 1

ER -