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Determining Intensity Levels For Selected Wii Fit Activities In College Aged Individuals, Joshua D. Grieser
Determining Intensity Levels For Selected Wii Fit Activities In College Aged Individuals, Joshua D. Grieser
Boise State University Theses and Dissertations
Introduction: Physical activity is important to the proper growth, development, and overall health of an individual. Current physical activity trends show declines in activity level throughout aging. To counteract inactivity many physical activity interventions have been implemented in different age groups and yet very little change in activity level has been seen. The Nintendo Wii® offers a popular technological intervention tool with its movement oriented game play. The physiological costs and intensity of the Nintendo Wii Fit® game have not been thoroughly researched, yet the Wii is being used as a physical activity tool in many arenas. Purpose: The purpose …