目的:本研究旨在探討影響幼兒動作能力的背景因素及使用體感遊戲(active video games, AVGs)介入對促進幼兒動作能力發展的效果。方法:研究對象為大臺北地區三所公私立幼兒園76位4至6歲幼兒。研究採不等組前後測準實驗設計,以任天堂Switch《家庭訓練機》的體感遊戲對實驗組幼兒進行為期八週,每週兩次,每次40分鐘之介入,控制組幼兒則維持原作息。全部幼兒在介入前後以「學前兒童粗大動作品質量表」評估動作能力,包含移位、傳接、平衡三個分項測驗及總分。結果:影響動作能力前測的背景因素包括幼兒性別與月齡、家庭月收入及家中有無AVGs。女童在平衡能力優於男童,而幼兒月齡與動作能力各分項及總分均為顯著正相關。家庭月收入在6至12萬的幼兒,其移位能力優於6萬以下者,家中有AVGs的幼兒在移位、平衡及整體能力也優於家中無AVGs的幼兒。在控制相關背景因素及前測得分後,實驗組幼兒在後測的移位、平衡及總分均顯著高於控制組幼兒,傳接能力則無組間差異。結論:本研究結果支持短期AVGs介入,可有效提升健康幼兒動作能力,故AVGs可作為未來實施幼兒體能的輔助工具。
Purpose: This study investigates the background factors affecting preschool children's motor skills and the impact of using active video games (AVGs) to enhance the development of these skills. Methods: The subjects were 76 children aged 4 to 6 from three public and private kindergartens in the Taipei Metropolitan Area. The study adopted an unequal pre- and post-test quasi-experimental design, where the experimental group participated in an intervention using AVG "Family Trainer" (Nintendo Switch) for 8 weeks, twice a week, with each session lasting 40 minutes. The children in the control group maintained their usual routines. The motor skills of all the children were assessed and given scores before and after the intervention using the "Preschooler Gross Motor Quality Scale," including locomotion, object control, and balance. Results: Background factors that affect the pre-test of motor skills include the child's gender and age, family monthly income, and whether there are AVGs in the home. Girls performed better in balance skills in the pre-test than boys. Children's age was positively correlated with sub-items and total scores in the motor skills pre-test. Additionally, children from households with a monthly income between NT$60,000 to NT$120,000 showed better locomotion skills than those from households with a monthly income below NT$60,000. Children with AVGs at home had higher scores in balance, locomotion, and overall skills than those without. After controlling for relevant background factors and pre-test scores, the experimental group showed significantly higher post-test scores in locomotion, balance, and overall skills compared to the control group, while there was no significant difference in object control skills between the two groups. Conclusion: The results of this study support the idea that short-term interventions with AVGs can effectively enhance the motor skills of healthy preschool children. Therefore, AVGs can be considered a supplementary tool for implementing physical fitness activities in preschool children in the future.