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Do exergames motivate seniors to exercise? Computer graphics impact

Alyami, R. and Wei, H. (2018) Do exergames motivate seniors to exercise? Computer graphics impact. In: Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assertive Technology, 9-11 April 2018, Cambridge, UK, pp. 227-235.

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Abstract/Summary

Sedentary lifestyle is a serious problem which affects health. Sufficient physical activities help to maintain ability to manage daily lives. This can be a challenge. Exergames has become a possible stimulator to encourage especially seniors away from sedentary lifestyle. This paper, from a graphic interface point of view, investigates the impact of Microsoft Kinect-based exergames on seniors’ motivation to exercise. The exergames include three different graphics user interfaces. Information from NHS recommended motions for seniors was adopted in the development of the games. These games induced a conduction of experiment and interviews with participants from Southampton Age UK. The experiment results showed that different graphics interfaces do have an impact on seniors’ motivation to exercise.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Science > School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences > Department of Computer Science
ID Code:80483
Additional Information:Breaking Down Barriers. CWUAAT 2018.

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