The Effects of Exergames on Physical Fitness, Body Composition and Enjoyment in Children
A Six-Month Intervention Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15716283 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Santo Marsigliante (0000-0001-6535-3286, University of Salento), Giulia My (0000-0002-2662-6920, University of Salento), Gianmarco Mazzotta (University of Salento), Antonella Muscella (0000-0002-2822-9929, University of Salento, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1172-1172 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/children11101172 |
| PMID | 39457137 |
| OpenAlex | W4402859447 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 78 |
Exergaming offers benefits for physical fitness and body composition in children, while also enhancing enjoyment. Incorporating exergames into physical education programs could be an effective strategy for addressing childhood obesity, improving physical skills, and increasing student enjoyment, encouraging long-term physical activity adherence
Art · Composition (language · Intervention (counseling · Physical activity · Physical fitness · Physical therapy · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |