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Bridging the Gap Between Fun and Fitness: Instructional Techniques and Real-World Applications for Full-Body Dance Games
| Title: | Bridging the Gap Between Fun and Fitness: Instructional Techniques and Real-World Applications for Full-Body Dance Games. |
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| Name(s): |
Charbonneau, Emiko, Author Laviola II, Joseph, Committee Chair Hughes, Charles, Committee CoChair Tappen, Marshall, Committee Member Angelopoulos, Theodore, Committee Member Mueller, Florian, Committee Member University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2013 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Full-body controlled games offer the opportunity for not only entertainment, but education and exercise as well. Refined gameplay mechanics and content can boost intrinsic motivation and keep people playing over a long period of time, which is desirable for individuals who struggle with maintaining a regular exercise program. Within this gameplay genre, dance rhythm games have proven to be popular with game console owners. Yet, while other types of games utilize story mechanics that keep players engaged for dozens of hours, motion-controlled dance games are just beginning to incorporate these elements. In addition, this control scheme is still young, only becoming commercially available in the last few years. Instructional displays and clear real-time feedback remain difficult challenges.This thesis investigates the potential for full-body dance games to be used as tools for entertainment, education, and fitness. We built several game prototypes to investigate visual, aural, and tactile methods for instruction and feedback. We also evaluated the fitness potential of the game Dance Central 2 both by itself and with extra game content which unlocked based on performance.Significant contributions include a framework for running a longitudinal video game study, results indicating high engagement with some fitness potential, and informed discussion of how dance games could make exertion a more enjoyable experience. | |
| Identifier: | CFE0004829 (IID), ucf:49690 (fedora) | |
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2013-08-01 Ph.D. Engineering and Computer Science, Computer Science Doctoral This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): | 3D user interfaces -- human computer interaction -- exertion games -- exergaming -- game research -- usability studies | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004829 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public 2013-08-15 | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
