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Effect of Virtual Reality Exercise Versus Aerobic Training on Performance and Endurance in Physical Therapy Students
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
Low levels of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle have become a major public health problem contributing to the prevalence of many chronic diseases and reduced life expectancy worldwide, and also increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dementia, depression, excessive weight gain, and breast and colon cancer. Physical activity improves functional health and quality of life. (Iva Sklempe Kokic et al., 2019). In Middle East, Insufficient physical activity and sedentary behavior are key risk factors for obesity and other diseases leading to premature mortality. Regular physical activity can improve self-esteem, cognitive performance, and academic achievement in young people. (Sonia Chaabane et al., 2020). University students, due to the time spent in classes, studying or in front of computers, form part of the population most at risk of adopting sedentary behavior. Different studies have shown that the transition to university studies is usually associated to a decrease in physical activity and an increase in sedentary behavior as a result of lifestyle changes, as well as psychosocial factors. (Cotton et al., 2016). Exercise is often perceived as boring and hard, thereby causing adults and students shy away from physical activity -related behaviors after long days of work and/or school. Instead, individuals are more interested in leisure activities, such as video games, Thus, the combination of video games and engaging in physical activity (e.g., virtual reality -integrated exercise) may trigger their interest and improve their physical activity behavior. (Jiali Qian et al., 2020). So, this trial aim to find if the virtual reality exercise as a new modality will make sedentary physical student more interest to adherent to exercise than conventional aerobic training so makes them more physically active which will enhance their academic performance and endurance.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-04-29
Completion Date
2024-07-01
Last Updated
2024-05-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
group (A ) study group :virtual reality cycling by fully immersive Head-Mounted Display virtual reality (Oculus Quest virtual reality (VR) headset with hand controller).
group (A ) study group : virtual reality cycling by fully immersive Head-Mounted Display virtual reality (Oculus Quest virtual reality (VR) headset with hand controller): The VR cycling session utilized the VZFIT VR Exercise Bike (VZFIT, Cambridge, MA), games were selected as preliminary pilot trials indicated these games to be most intense. Players maneuvered during VR gameplay by pedaling and steering their virtual character by leaning their bodies left and right. (Daniel et al., 2020). group (B) control group :Cycling by traditional stationary bike: Participants will require to continuously pedal using the pulse oximeter for HR monitor. Research personnel monitored participants during the session adjusting pedal-resistance to ensure that the participants stayed within their target HR zone. (Daniel et al., 2020).
Locations (1)
Faculty of Physical Therapy
Cairo, Giza , Dokki, Egypt