Journal of Depression Anxiety Science(JDAS)
Mohammad Hazegh Nikroo
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Iran
Publications
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Research Article
Investigating The Impact Of Virtual Reality And Gamification On Improving Physical Activities In School
Author(s): Reza Roshanpour* and Mohammad Hazegh Nikroo
Background: The rise of obesity creates a critical health problem in childhood which can establish obesity in adulthood. It is significant in the first years of life to participate in physical activity program. In other words, children have to perform physical activity for preventing obesity and toward reducing obesity in adulthood. In this regard, it seems to be important in elementary schools. In this regard, interventions were used to perform physical activity. We have utilized virtual reality and gamification as an intervention to increase motivation for exerting physical activity in elementary school. In reality, three critical areas have been identified to enhance quality physical education program include Promoting intrinsic motivation, enhancing perceived physical competence, and creating a mastery-oriented physical-activity environment. Meth.. Read More»