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- 1. Lorna Boschman Serious Play 2011 in Redmond Washington USA August 24, 2011 everyday design lab SSHRC Doctoral Award
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Editor's Notes
- My name is Lorna Boschman and I’m at the mid-point of my doctoral study, looking at how women over forty use commercially available fitness video games. Today I’ll be sharing some preliminary results with the group, reporting on the first 14 participants who will complete the study this month.
- Almost all of us, by now, are aware of the numerous health benefits associated with physical activity. Naturally, it is one thing to know what we’re supposed to be doing but quite another to actually do it. At the heart of this study is an attempt to understand why some women can just dance (literally and figuratively), while others too much time avoiding such vigorous movement.
- When I did a pilot study three years ago, I wasn’t sure that women over 40 would enjoy the games, but I realized that they were having fun, even if they didn’t score well during their first time playing.
- Younger participants – advantage of being younger and not having to work as hard to achieve a higher aerobic endurance level; also no serious illnesses or injuries. Very efficient use of energy as physical activities are limited but very strong. Big spike for Roo, who exercises daily to manage osteoporosis, and Mimi, FitQueen and Frau who describe themselves as very active.