Active healthy kids Canada's position on active video games for children and youth
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Article Title | Active healthy kids Canada's position on active video games for children and youth |
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ERA Journal ID | 211181 |
16718 | |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Chaput, Jean Philippe (Author), LeBlanc, Allana G. (Author), McFarlane, Allison (Author), Colley, Rachel C. (Author), Thivel, David (Author), Biddle, Stuart J. H. (Author), Maddison, Ralph (Author), Leatherdale, Scott T. (Author) and Tremblay, Mark S. (Author) |
Journal Title | Paediatrics and Child Health |
Paediatrics and Child Health: the journal of the Canadian Paediatric Society | |
Journal Citation | 18 (10), pp. 529-532 |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Year | 2013 |
Place of Publication | Canada |
ISSN | 1751-7222 |
1876-206X | |
1205-7088 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/18.10.529 |
Web Address (URL) | https://academic.oup.com/pch/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/pch/18.10.529 |
Abstract | The effect of active video games (AVGs) on acute energy expenditure has previously been reported; however, the influence of AVGs on other health-related lifestyle indicators remains unclear. To address this knowledge gap, Active Healthy Kids Canada (AHKC) convened an international group of researchers to conduct a systematic review to understand whether AVGs should be promoted to increase physical activity and improve health indicators in children and youth (zero to 17 years of age). The present article outlines the process and outcomes of the development of the AHKC's position on active video games for children and youth. In light of the available evidence, AHKC does not recommend AVGs as a strategy to help children be more physically active. However, AVGs may exchange some sedentary time for light-to moderate-intensity physical activity, and there may be specific situations in which AVGs provide benefit (eg, motor skill development in special populations and rehabilitation). ©2013 Pulsus Group Inc. All rights reserved. |
Keywords | Active video games; Children; Exergaming; Physical activity; Position statement; Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery; |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420702. Exercise physiology |
420603. Health promotion | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada |
Loughborough University, United Kingdom | |
University of Auckland, New Zealand | |
University of Waterloo, Canada | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q41z2/active-healthy-kids-canada-s-position-on-active-video-games-for-children-and-youth
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