The effect of Just Dance Kinect™ on the attention span of selected college students
- Author:
Maria Michaela S. Valenzuela
1
;
Marinela B. Panlican
1
;
Jessa Mariah C. Mitra
1
;
Charles Arthur B. Trinidad
1
;
Mikaela H. Alfaro
1
;
Chiny B. Garcia
1
;
Joseph Mari G. Maruhom
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Just dance kinect; Exer-gaming; Attention span; Repeatable Battery for Neuropsychological status
- MeSH: Attention; Dancing
- From: Health Sciences Journal 2016;5(2):62-64
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction :This study determined the effect of Just Dance Kinect™M on the attention span of selected college students in the UERMMMCI College of Allied Rehabilitation Sciences.
Methods :Study subiects underwent a two-week intervention by playing Just Dance Kinect™ for ten minutes each session thrice a week. The pre- and post-intervention attention span scores were determined using the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychologic Status and compared.
Results :There was a significant 8-point increase in the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychologic Status attention span scores of 30 participants after two weeks of intervention with Just Dance Kinect™. No adverse events were reported by the participants.
Conclusion :Just Dance Kinect™ appears to be potentially beneficial in improving attention span among college students - Full text:uerm 13.pdf
