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Motorische Fähigkeiten, physisches Selbstkonzept und Lebensqualität bei ehemals krebskranken Kindern und Jugendlichen
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Exergaming to enhance cognitive functions in children and adolescents?
No full textMany children and adolescents in Europe are not reaching the recommended amount of physical activity, whilst sedentary screen time is increasing continuously. Since physical activity seems not only to impact physical health, but also cognitive functions (Lubans et al., 2016), innovative approaches to increase physical activity in children and adolescents are warranted. Assuming
that exergaming might have the potential to positively impact physical activity levels by replacing sedentary screen time, in the last decade, the interest in exergaming, or active video gaming, is growing. Exergaming is a portmanteau of "exercise" and "game" and refers to "digital games that require body movements to play, stimulating an active gaming experience to function as a form of physical activity" (Benzing & Schmidt, 2018). Since exergaming has shown to be able to increase physical activity levels, exergaming in children and adolescents may also benefit cognition. However, the available empirical evidence on the effects of exergaming on cognition in children and adolescents is very limited. Therefore, the aim of this presentation is to give an overview
of (a) our own studies as well as related research on acute and chronic exergaming, covering its impact on cognition in children and adolescents (including two longitudinal investigations on the effects of exergaming on cognitive performance in children with ADHD and childhood cancer survivors), and (b) to derive important factors on exergaming to enhance cognitive functions in
children and adolescents
Executive functions, motor abilities and quality of life in pediatric cancer survivors – the crucial role of motor coordination
No full textDue to the improved treatment and diagnosis, survival rates for pediatric cancer have increased by over 80%. Nonetheless Pediatric Cancer Survivors (PCS) bear a high risk for late effects within cognitive functions, such as the executive functions (EFs). In typically developing (TD) children, EFs are related to motor abilities, and they contribute to the development of the physical self-concept which is important for psychological wellbeing. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate EFs, motor abilities, physical self-concept and health related quality of life (HRQOL) in PCS. In total, 81 PCS and 55 TD children and adolescents between 7-16 years of age (M = 11.14; SD = 2.35) participated in this study. EFs were assessed using the Stroop (inhibition, shifting) and the Corsi task (updating); motor abilities using the German Motor Ability Test (fitness, strength, coordination). In addition, Physical Self-Description Questionnaire (PSDQ-S) and the Kidscreen-10 were used to assess physical self-concept and HRQOL. PCS showed a lower performance in EFs and in motor abilities (ps .315, ps <.005). PCS had lower physical self-concept in the facet of coordination (p < .0005), which also significantly mediated the relationship between actual coordination performance and HRQOL. In conclusion, the assessment of motor abilities, and in particular motor coordination, should be included in standard aftercare in PCS. Results indicate that physical exercise interventions are warranted, and are also likely to impact HRQOL via improvements in physical self-concept
The Brainfit study: efficacy of working memory training and physical exercise in improving cognitive performance in pediatric cancer survivors
No full textExergaming–a physical activity intervention to benefit children with ADHD? (PhD Academy Award)
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