A Physiological Feedback Controlled Exercise Video Game

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dc.contributor.advisorKatz, Larry
dc.contributor.advisorParker, James
dc.contributor.authorBaradoy, Graham
dc.date.accessioned2012-10-25T17:36:46Z
dc.date.available2012-11-13T08:01:43Z
dc.date.issued2012-10-25
dc.date.submitted2012en
dc.description.abstractPurpose: This thesis presents a proof-of-concept for the use of physiological feedback in active video games to control the heart rate of players. Rationale: Physiological feedback controls can be used to increase or decrease the physical demands of an active video game presented to the user. We introduce DanceBeat, a physiological feedback controlled active video game, designed with the intent to control players’ heart rates. Methods: A repeated measures crossover study was performed (n=23). Participants were exposed to two bouts of DanceBeat with target HRR zones corresponding to light and moderate intensity exercise. Results: The Light level kept participants within target zone 87(18)% of the time whereas the Moderate level kept participants in the zone 76(21)% of the time. The 95% confidence interval for mean HRR for both levels fell within the respective target zones. Significance: DanceBeat has the potential to be an entertaining and effective form of exercise.en_US
dc.identifier.citationBaradoy, G. (2012). A Physiological Feedback Controlled Exercise Video Game (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/24950en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/24950
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11023/311
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.facultyKinesiology
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectComputer Science
dc.subject.classificationExergameen_US
dc.subject.classificationActive Video Gameen_US
dc.subject.classificationPhysiological Feedbacken_US
dc.subject.classificationExercise Video Gameen_US
dc.titleA Physiological Feedback Controlled Exercise Video Game
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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