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Aerobic demands of the dance simulation game

Author/s:

Aziz, A. R. ; Chua, K. ; Tan, B. ; Teh, K. C.

Citation:

Tan, B., Aziz, A. R., Chua, K., & Teh, K. C. (2002). Aerobic demands of the dance simulation game. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 23(2), 125-129.


Keywords:

adolescents; exergame; physical activity; physiology; rhythm; simulation

Health Topic:

Exercise and Fitness

Target Population:

Teens

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Energy intake during activity enhanced video game play

Author/s:

Lanningham-Foster, L. ; Levine, J. A. ; McManus, A. M.; Mellecker, R. R.

Citation:

Mellecker, R. R., Lanningham-Foster, L., Levine, J. A., & McManus, A. M. (2010). Energy intake during activity enhanced video game play. Appetite, 55(2), 343-347.

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The learning value of computer-based instruction of early reading skills

Author/s:

Leitner, I.; Mioduser, D. ; Tur-Kaspa, H.

Citation:

Mioduser, D., Tur-Kaspa, H., & Leitner, I. (2000). The learning value of computer-based instruction of early reading skills. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 16(1), 54-63.


Keywords:

computer-assisted instruction; educational; elearning; learning; pc; preschool; vocabulary; young children

Health Topic:

Cognition; Disorders and Disabilities

Target Population:

Young Children

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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An investigation of the feasibility of a video game system for developing scanning and selection skills

Author/s:

Hamlett, C.; Horn, E. ; Jones, H. A.

Citation:

Horn, E., Jones, H. A., & Hamlett, C. (1991). An investigation of the feasibility of a video game system for developing scanning and selection skills. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 16(2), 108-115.


Keywords:

children; educational; handicap; learning; skill development; speech-impaired; students; therapy

Health Topic:

Disorders and Disabilities

Target Population:

Children

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Couch potatoes to jumping beans: A pilot study of the effect of active video games on physical activity in children

Author/s:

Jiang, Y. ; Jull, A. ; Maddison, R. ; Mhurchu, C. N. ; Prapavessis, H. ; Rodgers, A.

Citation:

Mhurchu, C. N., Maddison, R., Jiang, Y., Jull, A., Prapavessis, H., & Rodgers, A. (2008). Couch potatoes to jumping beans: A pilot study of the effect of active video games on physical activity in children. The International Journal of Behavior Nutrition and Physical Activity, 5, 8.

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Video games and the future of learning

Author/s:

Gee, J. P.; Halverson, R. ; Shaffer, D. W. ; Squire, K. R.

Citation:

University of Wisconsin – Madison (2004). Video games and the future of learning. Madison, WI: Shaffer, D. W., Squire, K. R., Halverson, R., & Gee, J. P.


Keywords:

educational; elearning; learning; research; theory; virtual worlds

Health Topic:

Cognition

Target Population:

General Audience

Publication Type:

Report

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A systematic review of randomized trials on the effectiveness of computer-tailored education on physical activity and dietary behaviors

Author/s:

Brug, J.; Kroeze, W. ; Werkman, A.

Citation:

Kroeze, W., Werkman, A., & Brug, J. (2006). A systematic review of randomized trials on the effectiveness of computer-tailored education on physical activity and dietary behaviors. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 31(3), 205-223.


Keywords:

adults; computer-assisted instruction; educational; learning; pc; physical activity

Health Topic:

Exercise and Fitness; Food and Nutrition

Target Population:

Adults

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Energy expenditure and cardiovascular responses to seated and active gaming in children

Author/s:

McManus, A. M.; Mellecker, R. R.

Citation:

Mellecker, R. R., & McManus, A. M. (2008). Energy expenditure and cardiovascular responses to seated and active gaming in children. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 162(9), 886-891.


Keywords:

children; exergame; obesity; physical activity; physiology; tweens; xavixport

Health Topic:

Exercise and Fitness; Obesity and Weight Loss; Prevention

Target Population:

Children; Pre-Teens

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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