Gamercize Proving the Case for Exergaming!
Gamercize gives wold wide support to graduates and undergraduates looking to research exergaming
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If you are an undergrad looking for a project idea for your dissertation or a researcher looking to break new ground with the best active gaming has to offer then take a look at our Research Questions.
This is a list of the projects that have been completed using Gamercize equipment by various organisations;
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| Observe the free choice of 7-11 year olds between exergaming and exercise to evaluate the engagement of physical activity interventions | Gamercize GZ Kids-Sport Stepper and Cycle | Gamercize showed six times more engaging than exercise | FPLC (Published in Future Fitness) | 2007 | |
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| Using emoticons (X Y Z) ask school children if they enjoyed Gamercize as a PE Class | Gamercize GZ Sport Stepper | 95% Of 130 children enjoyed Gamercize in PE | Gamercize (Shown on BBC News) | 2008 | |
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| Compare the difference in experience of exergames by giving children 10 mins on each exergame and asking them to choose a favorite | Gamercize GZ Kids-Sport Stepper and Cycle | Gamercize was chosen 2:1 over the next best exergame | GPS (not published) | 2008 | |
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| Post-intervention interviews on 11-12 year old attitudes to physical activity | Gamercize GZ Sport Cycles | 90% Of 50 children wanted to use Gamercize for exercise | University of Cumbria, Tyson J | 2009 | |
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| What are the fitness benefits of using Gamercize PC-Sport under desk stepper over 12 weeks, self-study | Gamercize PC-Sport | Improvement in RHR and reduction in BMI, 1 hour per day recommendation | University of South Florida, Runjaic I | 2010 | |
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| Comparison of physical activity levels in children between Recess activity and Gamercize activity | Gamercize Pro-Sport | Sustainable PA observed (note similar Wii study showed no sustainability) | University of Coventry, Duncan M (Reported EGOC) | 2011 | |
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There are many research questions that still need to be answered, and this is a top list of study designs that Gamercize would be interested in seeing the results. There is a list of our "Research Questions" here.
