Girls

Adolescent girls' energy expenditure during dance simulation active computer gaming

APA Reference: 

Fawkner, S. G., Niven, A., Thin, A. G., MacDonald, M. J., & Oakes, J. R. (2010). Adolescent girls' energy expenditure during dance simulation active computer gaming. Journal of Sports Sciences, 28(1), 61-65.

DOI: 
10.1080/02640410903369935
Author(s): 
Fawkner, S. G.
Niven, A.
Thin, A. G.
MacDonald, M. J.
Oakes, J. R.
Year: 
2010
Journal: 
Journal of Sports Sciences
Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

Social Tags:
CDATA
Operations research
Simulation

Game platform:
Computer

Industry Term:
energy

Publication type:
Journal Article

Target Population:
Pre-Teens
Teens
Young Adults

Technology:
simulation

Tags for: Adolescent girls' energy expenditure during dance simulation active computer gaming

Exercise and Fitness, CDATA, Operations research, Simulation, Computer, energy, Journal Article, Pre-Teens, Teens, Young Adults, simulation

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Game on. . . girls: Associations between co-playing video games and adolescent behavioral and family outcomes

APA Reference: 

Coyne, S. M., Padilla-Walker, L. M., Stockdale, L., & Day, R. D. (2011). Game on. . . girls: Associations between co-playing video games and adolescent behavioral and family outcomes. Journal of Adolescent Health, 49(2), 160-165.

Author(s): 
Coyne, S. M.
Padilla-Walker, L. M.
Stockdale, L.
Day, R. D.
Journal: 
Journal of Adolescent Health
Game genre:
Multi-Genre

Health topic:
Behavior and Personality
Social Issues and Skills

Social Tags:
Adolescence
CDATA
Technology
Youth health

Target Population:
Adults
Pre-Teens
Teens

Position:
Author

Publication type:
Journal Article

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States

Tags for: Game on. . . girls: Associations between co-playing video games and adolescent behavioral and family outcomes

Multi-Genre, Behavior and Personality, Social Issues and Skills, Adolescence, CDATA, Technology, Youth health, Adults, Pre-Teens, Teens, Author, Journal Article, Multi-Platform, Technology, United States

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Energy cost of exergaming: A comparison of the energy cost of 6 forms of exergaming

APA Reference: 

Bailey, B. W. & McInnis, K. (2011). Energy cost of exergaming: A comparison of the energy cost of 6 forms of exergaming. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 165(7), 597-602.

Author(s): 
Bailey, B. W.
McInnis, K.
Year: 
2011
Journal: 
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Game genre:
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness
Obesity and Weight Loss

Social Tags:
Adolescent medicine
AMP Energy
CDATA
Energy
Exergaming
Medicine
Physics
XML

Target Population:
Children
Pre-Teens

Industry Term:
energy

Publication type:
Journal Article

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Location:
United States

Tags for: Energy cost of exergaming: A comparison of the energy cost of 6 forms of exergaming

Sports, Exercise and Fitness, Obesity and Weight Loss, Adolescent medicine, AMP Energy, CDATA, Energy, Exergaming, Medicine, Physics, XML, Children, Pre-Teens, energy, Journal Article, Multi-Platform, United States

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Women in Games Jobs (WIGJ)

"Women In Games Jobs (WIGJ) works to recruit more women into the games industry by promoting role models and giving encouragement and information to those women seeking to work in games. It also campaigns to make the games industry a more attractive field for women, both for new entrants and to retain women already working in the industry."

Target Population:
Adults
Young Adults

Social Tags:
Business
CDATA
Computing
Document
Information technology
Steve Jobs
Technology
XML

Organization type:
Conference Organizer

Services:
Conferences and Exhibitions
Informational Resources

URL:
http://www.womeningamesjobs.com

Organization expertise:
Interactive Entertainment

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United Kingdom


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Cheer We Go!

"Star Hill needs spirit! Its sports teams are in a major slump, and the whole town has given up on them. It’s so bad, the cheerleader squad is down to just one person! Take on the role of a cheerleader in this exciting rhythm adventure game! Use your stylus to guide your cheerleader through increasingly complex dances and cheerleading routines. The game’s story mode takes you on an adventure through school as you try to work your way up to a star cheerleader! Customize your character, enjoy a variety of mini-games, and find a little romance along the way!"

Game genre:
Music/Dance

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
All Star Cheer Squad
Cheerleading
Entertainment
Human behavior
Modern dance
Music video games
Natsume
Sports
Technology

Target Population:
Children
Pre-Teens

Game platform:
Handheld Device


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Mirror Image

"Mirror Image tells the story of teenagers Sheena and Megan, best friends who are victimized by a criminal who uses the Internet to lure young women with promises of modeling contracts and online r

Game genre:
Educational
Simulation

Health topic:
Safety
Social Issues and Skills

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
CDATA
Communication
Human Interest
Internet
Mirror
Social Issues
Technology
XML

Game platform:
Computer

Person:
Megan
Sheena

Target Population:
Pre-Teens
Teens


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Office on Women's Health

"The Office on Women's Health (OWH) was established in 1991 within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its Vision is to ensure that "All Women and Girls are Healthier and Have a Better Sense of Well Being." Its mission is to "provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches." The strategy OWH uses to achieve its mission and vision is through the development of innovative programs, by educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information."

Social Tags:
CDATA
Technology
XML

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization type:
Government Agency

Organization expertise:
Health and Medical

Services:
Informational Resources
Research
Workshops and Programs

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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girlshealth.org

Description: 

"Welcome to the girlshealth.gov web site! This site was created to help girls (ages 10-16) learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face. It focuses on health topics that girls are concerned about and helps motivate them to choose healthy behaviors by using positive, supportive, and non-threatening messages. The site gives girls reliable, useful information on the health issues they will face as they become young women and tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home."

Organization: 
Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness
Food and Nutrition
Safety
Social Issues and Skills
Substance Abuse

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Social Tags:
CDATA
Technology
XML

Resource type:
Educational Resource

URL:
http://www.girlshealth.gov

Game platform:
Internet

Target Population:
Pre-Teens
Teens

Calais Document Category:
Technology


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Best Bones Forever!

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Description: 

"The Best Bones Forever!™ Campaign encourages girls to get active and eat more foods with calcium and vitamin D. Why is this important? Because getting lots of physical activity and snacking on foods with calcium and vitamin D are what's best for your bones! Healthy bones are important to help you grow strong and stay strong forever!"

Organization: 
Health topic:
Bone and Joint Problems
Food and Nutrition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Online

Target Population:
Adults
Pre-Teens
Teens

Social Tags:
Best Bones Forever
Biology
Bone
Calcium
CDATA
Chemistry
Nutrition
Technology
Vitamin

Resource type:
Educational Resource
Health/Medical Resource

Game platform:
Internet

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Product:
vitamin D


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Boogie SuperStar

Developed by Electronic Arts for the Nintendo Wii, this is a music and dance game in which players sing, perform, and dance as if they were really on stage. Players earn points based on how well they match the rhythm and pitch.

Game genre:
Music/Dance

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
Boogie
EA Montreal
Electronic Arts
Entertainment
History of video games
Music video games
Technology
Video game developers
Video games

Game platform:
Game Console

URL:
http://www.ea.com/boogie-superstar

Target Population:
Pre-Teens
Teens


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