ABSTRACT

Seventy-five percent of older adults do not participate in regular physical activity. Exergames is a new subject of research with older adults. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of older adults’ participation in Xbox Kinect and Nintendo Wii games. Tweleve senior center members played a variety of exergames for 6 weeks. There were improvements in the Berg Balance, non-significant improvements in Chair Stands and the Timed-Up and Go, and no changes in psychosocial measures. Older adults’ participation Xbox Kinect exergames may promote physical activity in a fun, social supportive, and positive community environment and improved physical activity.

摘要

75% 的老年人不参加定期的体育活动。Exergames 是一项针对老年人的新研究课题。该研究的目的是确定老年人参与 Xbox Kinect 和 Nintendo Wii 游戏的影响。12 名高级中心成员进行了为期 6 周的各种运动游戏。Berg Balance 有改进，椅子支架和 Timed-Up and Go 没有显着改进，社会心理测量没有变化。老年人的参与 Xbox Kinect exergames 可以促进在有趣、社会支持和积极的社区环境中的身体活动，并改善身体活动。