RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Physical Activity in Immersive Virtual Reality: A Scoping Review
A1 Giakoni-Ramírez, Frano
A1 Godoy-Cumillaf, Andrés
A1 Espoz-Lazo, Sebastián
A1 Duclos-Bastias, Daniel
A1 del Val Martín, Pablo
K1 digital technology
K1 health
K1 innovation
K1 exercise
K1 technologic gadget
AB Physical activity has benefits for health, but many adolescents are inactive. However, video games such as Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) have grown in popularity as a leisure activity among young people, allowing them to manipulate objects in virtual environments increasing the practice of physical activity. The evidence indicates that the interest in physical activity through IVR is greater than in traditional methods, and different experiences have been reported. However, few studies indicate the sample evaluated, the effects found, or the IVR instruments used. Due to this, is the aim of this study is to identify the publications referring to IVR and physical activity, characterize them, and present the obtained main findings. For this, the guidelines described in the PRISMA-ScR for scoping reviews were applied. After the use of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, eight articles were included. Results show evidence regarding physiological outcomes, perceptual variables, interest and enjoyment, and psychological effects regarding physical activity through IVR. Additionally, the use of different devices and their prescriptions are explored. It is concluded that there is interest from the scientific community for the practice of physical activity through IVR, as well as for its application for the maintenance of active habits. This is important as it positions IVR as a method that can be a more experiential and effective way to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
PB MDPI
SN 2227-9032
YR 2023
FD 2023
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/80407
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/80407
LA eng
NO Healthcare, 2023, vol 11, n. 11. p. 1553
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 11-dic-2025