• PNF and Movement
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.281-290
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• 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an 8-week competitive exercise program on physical fitness, psychological variables, and video-game playtime in game-addicted adolescents. Methods: All subjects were screened by a game behavior diagnosis scale questionnaire, and a total of 7 game-addicted, male adolescents ($16{\pm}2$ yrs of age) participated in the study. All subjects were informed of the study's purpose, procedures, and risks, and a consent form was obtained from each subject. The 8-week soccer and basketball exercise program included twice-weekly sessions of 120 minutes per session. All data were presented as $mean{\pm}SE$, and the variables were analyzed with a paired t-test. Results: Following the 8-week intervention, cardiovascular endurance and grip strength were significantly increased (approximately 17 and 7%, respectively [p<0.05]). Although there was no statistical significance on flexibility, vertical jump, and zigzag-run, all variables showed an increasing tendency. Anxiety levels changed from a mild anxiety state to a normal state, and depression levels also altered from moderate to a normal state. The video-game playtime was reduced about 20% during weekends and vacation periods. Conclusion: Given these combined results, 8 weeks of regular participation in competitive exercise (soccer/basketball) may contribute to positive effects on physical fitness, psychological variables, and video-game playtime in computer-game addicted adolescents.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.133-139
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• 2022

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a group exercise program with competitive games on balance in chronic stroke patients. METHODS: The subjects were chronic stroke patients living at home after their discharge from the hospital. A total of 32 subjects were divided into two groups. The experimental group performed a group exercise program with competitive games, and the control group performed individual exercises. The exercise program duration was one hour, and it comprised 10 minutes of stretching, 40 minutes of the main exercise, and 10 minutes of stretching at the end. The experimental group was divided into two teams of 8 players each and played competitive games (transfer a gym ball to another person, relay 10 m walking and return, transfer an object to the next person using both arms while sitting). The control group performed an arm/trunk exercise for 15 minutes and gait training for 25 minutes. These exercises were conducted twice a week (4 weeks). The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and timed up-and-go (TUG) tests were performed to confirm the change in balance. RESULTS: In the experimental group, BBS showed a significant increase (p < .05) and TUG showed a significant decrease (p < .05). In the control group, there was no statistically significant change in the BBS. However, the TUG showed a significant decrease (p < .05). The BBS and TUG both showed statistically significant differences (p < .05) in the between-group comparison of the change in pre-post intervention values. CONCLUSION: A group exercise program with competitive games to improve the balance ability for fall prevention in chronic stroke patients could be used as a good intervention method.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.119-124
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• 2020

본 논문에서는 사용자의 운동을 독려하기 위해 사용자의 체중 및 운동 상태를 고려한 운동 목표를 제시하고 GPS 정보를 이용한 목표를 부여하는 앱에 대한 연구를 다루었다. 기존 앱에서 제시한 막연한 숫자나 시간 목표와 달리 GPS정보를 이용하여 구체적으로 주변 건물이나 구조물로 목표를 제시한다. 또한 경쟁 심리를 이용하여 운동 독려를 하기 위해 앱에 연결된 사람들의 운동 정보를 보여주고 사용자의 경쟁 심리를 이용하여 여럿이 운동하는 효과를 볼 수 있도록 한다. 구체적인 목표물 제시를 위해 네이버지도 SDK 위치정보를 이용하여 주요 건물들의 좌표를 생성하고 마킹을 설정한다. 사용자는 매번 목표를 주면 지루해 하기 쉽고 사용자가 느끼는 지루함은 운동에 대한 흥미를 떨어뜨린다. 운동 흥미를 잃지 않도록 하기위해 앱은 게임모드로 바꾸어 사용자의 체중과 운동 상태와 상관없는 가벼운 목표를 제시하고 목표를 달성하면 보상을 준다. 앱에 게임 모드를 추가하여 사람의 운동의지를 실천과 연결 시켰다. 또한 재미요소를 가미하여 흥미를 유발하며, 경쟁심을 이용하여 꾸준한 운동으로 건강한 생활을 할 수 있도록 한다. 기술적으로는 GPS를 이용한 스마트폰 지도 표시의 정확도를 높이기 위한 카메라 위치 표시 함수 사용 및 기울기 처리를 하여 정확한 위치를 표시할 수 있도록 하였다.

• Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2023

Libraries are still conservative in their approach or practice of providing various services for the unspecified majority of visitors attending these institutions. It is very apparent that libraries are not actively trying to increase the interest and participation of users by applying the various angles or elements associated with gamification. By its very nature, gamification is the application of game-playing elements such as point scoring, peer competition, team work, score tables, and such used to motivate participants and make them more engaged with the subject matter. In areas such as education, marketing, and exercise, the implementation of gamification techniques is actively taking place in order to maximum participation by taking advantage of uncertainties or the competitive nature that many people have with the setting of goals. In this study, four libraries that have applied gamification are analyzed to understand how and to what degree gamification has been applied. Broken down into four different elements, this includes: Point, Reward, Leaderboards & Competition, Self-expression & Achievement. By focusing on the results of this analysis, gamification measures that can be applied to other libraries are specifically proposed. The overall results of this study will provide useful guidance and potential plans for libraries seeking to increase the number of users by using gamification to increase user participation and/or satisfaction with additional library services.