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Does VR exergame increase a user's physical performance? : An Exploratory Study Design

  • Kim, Gyoung Mo (Dept. of Digital Culture and Contents, Konkuk University) ;
  • Jeong, Eui Jun (Dept. of Digital Culture and Contents, Konkuk University) ;
  • Kho, Khwang Hyun (Dept. of Digital Culture and Contents, Konkuk University)
  • Received : 2021.05.24
  • Accepted : 2021.06.20
  • Published : 2021.06.20
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Abstract

In this paper, we planned to see the positive effects of the immersive virtual environment. In particular, the positive effect of presence on physical performance was explored. A total of 25 participants were recruited for this experiment and his/her physical performance was measured by Electromyography (EMG) while they were exercising (rowing), and presence was measured by a self-reported measure. The participants were randomly assigned to experience either a) Virtual Reality (VR) or b) non-VR (2D screen) condition when they played the exergame. The result showed that 1) there was a positive relationship between representation mode and presence and 2) the higher level of presence reinforced the user's physical performance. The limitation of the study and future study were also discussed.

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