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ArticleJMIR pediatrics and parenting2018

The Impact of Exercise Intensity Feedback Using Technology for Children During Active Play: Pilot Study.

Madison Blake, Martin Sénéchal, Megan Comeau, Spencer Smith, Danielle Bouchard

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Article in JMIR pediatrics and parenting, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07411456 (School-based Active Play Intervention to Facilitate Movement Behaviours and Fundamental Movement Skills in Primary School Children of Bangladesh), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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NCT07411456 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

School-based Active Play Intervention to Facilitate Movement Behaviours and Fundamental Movement Skills in Primary School Children of Bangladesh

TypeinterventionalSponsorHong Kong Baptist UniversityRan2026 to 2027Enrolled354ConditionsPhysical Activities, Sedentary Behaviors, Sleep, Fundamental Movement SkillsArmsSchool based Active Play
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Authors and funding

5 authors.

Madison BlakeCardio-metabolic Exercise & Lifestyle Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8956-1829
Martin SénéchalCardio-metabolic Exercise & Lifestyle Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5290-6072
Megan ComeauCardio-metabolic Exercise & Lifestyle Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9637-5266
Spencer SmithCardio-metabolic Exercise & Lifestyle Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7725-658X
Danielle BouchardCardio-metabolic Exercise & Lifestyle Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5510-7786

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMost children do not engage in enough exercise at the recommended intensity. Using technological devices may increase the time children spend at greater intensities while exercising.

objectiveThis study aimed to determine if children who are receiving instant feedback on their exercise intensity using technology would spend more time in moderate-vigorous intensity (≥70% of maximum capacity) during active play sessions. It also aimed to explore if the children's physical characteristics were associated with the average percentage of maximal heart rate (HR) reached during sessions.

methodsParticipants were asked to wear a HR monitor, attached around their chest, for 4 sessions out of the 15 sessions offered. Twenty children aged 5 to 11 years received feedback for 2 random sessions. When receiving feedback, color-coded intensity based on HR was projected onto a wall. Green corresponded to moderate intensity (≥70% of max HR) and red corresponded to a HR below moderate intensity. Age, anthropometric measures, muscle strength, body composition, physical activity level, and fitness level were measured.

resultsThe average percentage of maximal HR during a session was similar whether feedback was provided (70.7%, SD 6.4%) or not (71.1%, SD 4.1%) with P=.93. No personal characteristics were associated with the average intensity recorded during the exercise sessions.

conclusionsReceiving instant exercise intensity feedback is not associated with a higher proportion of time spent at moderate intensity or above in children aged 5 to 11 years when involved in an active play program. Personal characteristics are not associated with the intensity recorded when participating in an active play program.

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biofeedback, exercise intensity, physical activity

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PMID31518287
PMCPMC6715054

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