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Evaluating Physical And Perceptual Responses To Exergames In Chinese Children, Patrick, W. C. Lau, Yan Liang, Erica. Y Lau, C. R., Choi, G. C. Kim, M. S. Shin
Evaluating Physical And Perceptual Responses To Exergames In Chinese Children, Patrick, W. C. Lau, Yan Liang, Erica. Y Lau, C. R., Choi, G. C. Kim, M. S. Shin
Patrick W.C. Lau
Purpose: The primary objective of this study was to examine whether exergames could help children reach the recommendations for PA and cardiorespiratory fitness regarding exercise intensity. Differences in perceived physical exertion, EE, VO2, and HR between normal weight (NW) and overweight (OW) children participating in exergames were also examined. Methods: Twenty-one children (age: 10.45 ± 0.88) were assessed for EE, VO2 and HR during rest, in a maximal treadmill test, and while playing different exergames. Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) (category range: 0 to 10) were also measured during exergaming. Three types of exergames were examined: running, table tennis, and …
Parental Influences Towards Chinese Children’S Physical Activity Participation, Patrick, W. C. Lau, Beeto W. C. Leung
Parental Influences Towards Chinese Children’S Physical Activity Participation, Patrick, W. C. Lau, Beeto W. C. Leung
Patrick W.C. Lau
This study attempted to investigate a link between parents’ physical activity and their children’s physical activity participation. Psychological factors of both parents and children were examined to determine how parental factors affected children’s corresponding constructs. Seven hundred and forty-eight children (430 girls, 318 boys) and their parents were examined. The questionnaire was designed in two parts, one for the parent and one for the children. Correlations and path analysis were conducted. Results suggested that parental experiences and attitudes towards physical activity were significantly but weakly associated with children’s physical activity involvement. In the final model, child-perceived family environment and gender …