Showing posts with label study ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label study ideas. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 23

Gamercize Research Information

Any time, any thing, any place - Gamercize delivers!


Here is the current list of Gamercize studies that have been published. You will notice there is no "back-page" to this publication, the reason being there is more to add!


I hope you can see that a sound concept leads to sound results! It should be recognized that it is the effectiveness and flexibility of the products that lead to these great results, if you have not experienced Gamercize, maybe it's time to put it to the test yourself!





Tuesday, June 7

Active Gaming Research Projects

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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Research ProjectProduct UsedOutcomeResearcherYear

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Observe the free choice of 7-11 year olds between exergaming and exercise to evaluate the engagement of physical activity interventionsGamercize GZ Kids-Sport Stepper and CycleGamercize showed six times more engaging than exerciseFPLC (Published in Future Fitness)2007

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Using emoticons (X Y Z) ask school children if they enjoyed Gamercize as a PE ClassGamercize GZ Sport Stepper95% Of 130 children enjoyed Gamercize in PEGamercize (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 favoriteGamercize GZ Kids-Sport Stepper and CycleGamercize was chosen 2:1 over the next best exergameGPS (not published)2008

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Post-intervention interviews on 11-12 year old attitudes to physical activity Gamercize GZ Sport Cycles90% Of 50 children wanted to use Gamercize for exerciseUniversity of Cumbria, Tyson J2009

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What are the fitness benefits of using Gamercize PC-Sport under desk stepper over 12 weeks, self-studyGamercize PC-SportImprovement in RHR and reduction in BMI, 1 hour per day recommendationUniversity of South Florida, Runjaic I2010

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Comparison of physical activity levels in children between Recess activity and Gamercize activityGamercize Pro-SportSustainable PA observed (note similar Wii study showed no sustainability)University of Coventry, Duncan M (Reported EGOC)2011

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.