Challenges and suggestions for exergaming program in exercise among older adults
10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2023.230149
- VernacularTitle:运动游戏在老年人运动锻炼中面临的挑战及对策
- Author:
Hongting NING
1
;
Junxin LI
;
Xi CHEN
;
Min LI
;
Zeng CAO
;
Hui FENG
Author Information
1. 中南大学湘雅护理学院,长沙 410013
- Keywords:
exergaming program;
exercise;
older adults;
compliance
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2023;48(10):1621-1628
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Engaging in physical activity and exercise is one of the important ways for health promotion.However,older adults are often physically inactive or have a sedentary lifestyle and have poor compliance with physical activity.Exergaming program with their unique advantages could make physical activity a more joyful experience and motivate older adults to participate in physical activity.Promoting older adults'health through engagement in exergaming programs is still in the early stage,and still faces many challenges.Analyzing the challenges and difficulties faced by exergaming program for older adults and exploring in-depth strategies to promote the implementation of exergaming program for older adults are of great significance for the design and implementation of sports games for older adults.