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Використання активних відеоігор у сфері фізичного виховання і спорту
The Use of Active Video Games in Physical Education and Sport

Author(s): Natalia Chukhlantseva, Artem Chukhlantsev
Subject(s): Higher Education , Sports Studies, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Altezoro, s. r. o. & Dialog
Keywords: information technology; sports; exergames; motor activity; motivation; physical education

Summary/Abstract: ICT cause and accelerate the processes of getting and developing knowledge, facilitate the process of modernization of education. Active video games, which involve physical movement of the player’s body, are used to increase the efficiency of perception of the educational material connected with motor activity and to raise the level of motor activity of young people Active video games which require the display of strength, coordination and flexibility are included into the curriculum of physical education, combining physical education with a game. These games use the player’s body movements as a controller, thus providing an alternative to static games and helping to preserve health.The study is the analysis of publications on the use of ICT, namely active video games (exergames) in the field of physical culture and sports.The study has found that the use of active video games in educational and training process promotes physical qualities, improves cognitive functions, improves socialization and motivation to exercise. It has been proved that the use of exergames motivation increases motor activity of students and adults. Specially selected exergames help to familiarize students with various types of sports activities, such as those that are difficult to practice in the gym. Rational use of active video games in the classroom optimizes the educational process. Modern mobile exergames on one platform include several sports and can be used outside sports facilities, encouraging more people to exercise. Exergames personalize elements of the game, the level of difficulty, type of physical activity, have a system of evaluation of changes in the user’s preparedness, increase motivation to exercise.

  • Issue Year: 3/2017
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 1-11
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Ukrainian
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