The Science Key Facts Alongside PST we have conducted extensive research using state of the art equipment to determine interesting facts about how and why i.play helps to combat childhood obesity. • A total of 43 children were involved in the comprehensive experimental process on i.play. • 185 metres covered per child in an average game of i.play. • On average a child’s heart rate can reach 80% of their theoretical maximum during a game of i.play. • 86% of children thought i.play was “definitely better” than existing playground equipment. • 72% of children said that if i.play was in their local park then it would definitely encourage them to play there more often. • A child weighing 45 kg will expend approximately 30 Kcals during a single game on i.play. • Playing on i.play for 5 minutes will burn off more calories than playing tennis for 5 minutes or swimming front crawl for 5 minutes. Hodgkins, P.P. (2007) i.play Experimentation Analysis i.play as a health enhancing physical activity Activity activity switches running activity switches jumping activity switches game Benefit Improves muscular strength Improves cardiovascular conditioning Improves co-ordination Improves muscular power Improves muscular endurance Improves reaction time & mental stimulation lunge, bend, twist, reach Improves flexibility & agility Dr Phil Hodgkins from PST wrote a thesis on the results and findings of the i.play development which is fully documented and published. Energy expenditure comparison* Activity Running 12 kph Squash Running 10 kph i.play Football Basketball Running 8 kph Swimming (front crawl) Tennis Cycling 15 kph Walking 6 kph Dance Dance Revolution Sitting (complete rest) kcal per 5min 50 48 43 43 41 39 36 28 25 23 17 16 5 *representative of a child with a body mass of 45 kg Tel: +44 (0)15395 39770 enquiries@playdale.co.uk www.playdale.co.uk 117 Health & Fitness - i.play
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