Active video games: The mediating effect of aerobic fitness on body composition
Research Abstract
posted by Research Admin on 7 May 2012
Authors
Ralph Maddison
Cliona Ni Mhurchu
Andrew Jull
Harry Prapavessis
Louise Foley
Yannan Jiang
Year of Publication
2012
Source
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9:54.
Publication Type
Journal article (peer reviewed)
Publication Status
Completed
Abstract
The aim of this study was to identify mediators of the effect of an active video games intervention on body composition in overweight or obese children. After analysis of data from a two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial of an active video game intervention, the study found that only aerobic fitness at 24 weeks met the conditions for mediation, and was a significant mediator of body mass index.
Type of Study
Randomised controlled trial, Analysis
How to Access
Access to the full text of the article is free online at, http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/9/1/54/abstract