...which genre of game causes the greatest rise in your heart’s BPM. Background Information The experiment I am conducting is in order to determine which genre of game causes the greatest rise in a person’s heart rate. A video game is an electronic game that involves human interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. Studies have shown that playing video games with violent or disturbing imagery can have short or long-term physiological effects. Here we are measuring the primary. I believe that this experiment is relevant in today’s society as at the moment, 59% of people play video games regularly, and over 80% of people have a video game console...
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...A Classic Game Gamers Need to Play Kingdom Hearts starts off with the fourteen year old boy protagonist Sora who has lost his friends Riku and Kairi to the darkness which destroyed their island, called Destiny Islands. After being set adrift and landing in Traverse Town, Sora finds out from Leon, a mysterious swordsman, the darkness was from the Heartless and the only way to destroy it is through the weapon called the Keyblade, which is in his possession. Along with the Keyblade, Sora meets two companions; Donald Duck and Goofy, who were sent to find the Keyblade, joins him on his journey. Eliminating the Heartless was not the only thing the Keyblade could do, it could open the gate to different galaxies. With this, Sora set on this wild adventure to find his friends. Kingdom Hearts is a video game that is classified under the genre of an action RPG. RPG is an acronym that stands for role playing game. A traditional role playing game includes a menu based combat system, a central quest or storyline that flows through the game, and levels or character statistics that a character can gain and build up throughout the game. An action game, however, usually consists of a real time battle combat system. Kingdom Hearts accurately combines the two genres into its game style. Unlike most role playing games that have a menu to choose certain attacks from, Kingdom Hearts is a button masher that can issue attacks with the different buttons on the controller which makes it better at...
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...1 1 Nature of the interface Biosensor, in essence, is a device that detects and measures electric impulses in biological elements such as skin, muscle or brains. Biosensors can also be used to detect certain biological analytes or in other words, components, from chemical substances. This could be the concentration of a distinct conductive element in the blood flow of a person for example or a toxin in a food product. The use of biosensors provides a multitude of different inputs for a user interface. Biosensors themselves are rather inadequate in order to be used as the sole way to control a user interface. Instead they can be used to enhance the user experience and widen the range of input methods used in an interface. For example the use of biosensors enables a system to respond to the user’s heartbeat rate and muscle tension or to identify the position and movement of body parts such as fingers. Currently, existing biosensors measure physiological activity, muscle electrical activity, brain electrical activity, and eye movement among other things. Extracting accurate physiological data from biosensors is often a complex task. In particular, extracting data from different typologies of biosensors will require architecture of great flexibility and the possibility to connect them to different external monitoring devices. Biosensors are key components in both physiological and psychophysiological computing. Psychophysiological computing can be considered to be the same as...
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...Game of Hearts (Li5a) Hearts (li5a) is game for four players. Black Lady is one of the game names however, in Arabic it is called “Li5a”. The game is an evasion-type game; players try to not eat some penalty cards in tricks. At the end of the game the main target is to be the player with the least points. Passing cards At the beginning of each round, each player chooses three cards, and passes them to another player. The targets of passing are to try to become "short" or "void" in a certain kind of cards, and thus can get rid of critical cards like the Spade Queen or the King or Ace also can get rid of high Hearts cards. Like that the player will not be forced to win points in the game because he don’t have any further high dangerous cards. Scoring The scoring is calculating each round. Each Heart taken in a trick scores one penalty point against the player winning the trick, and taking Q♠ costs 13 penalty points. 10♦ is also a penalty card and will cost additional 10 points. There are thus 36 penalty points in each deal. The game reaches its end when one player exceeds 100...
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...OUTCOME OF PLYOMETRIC AND CORE TRAINING ON THE VARIABLES OF EXPLOSIVE POWER AND RESTING HEART RATE AMONG MEN FOOTBALL PLAYERS *Mr. S. Binthu Mathavan, Ph.D Scholar, **Dr. A. Praveen, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry-605014, Email: coolbinthu@gmail.com praveencjis@gmail.com, Mob:-09750647970, 09789948333 ABSTRACT In this investigation Thirty six college level men football players were selected based on the availability, who had participated in district /inter collegiate level football tournament) as a subjects, from Pondicherry university campus on the academic year of 2011-2013. Since this study involved following variables such as vertical jump and resting...
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...were happening to your body for each of the circulatory, respiratory and muscular systems? How do these immediate (acute) physiological changes to the body affect your ability to play in an organised competitive sports game? The Immediate effects of exercise on the respiratory system are your breathing rate increases while you work out because your muscles start to make increased amounts of carbon dioxide which causes you muscles to fatigue.Also the amount of air taken in from each breathe increases.The changes in the cardiovascular system is that the blood is able to carry more oxygen which helps to prevent muscle fatigue. Your heart rate increases...
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...Game Time Marlene Wise COM/170 August 11, 2014 Carrie Bailey Game Time There are twenty seconds left in the game; it is the third down on the twenty-five yard line, the quarterback leads the huddle, what is the play? Will it win them the game? The players take the line; the quarterback calls out, "24, 48, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, hut," the center hikes the ball, the quarterback takes two steps back; he looks and looks hoping to find an open receiver near the end zone. What happens? This play can be used in both college and professional (National Football League NFL) football. Even though college and professional football is the same, the professional football player may treat the game as a business while the college player plays with a higher level of dedication because their future depends on their performance. The Game of Football The game of football is one of the most-watched sports in America, no matter what level of the game. The college and professional game structure and rules are the same. The game time is broken down into four, fifteen-minute quarters, with a halftime period between the second- and third quarter. The goal of the game is also the same, get the ball into the end zone and score more than your opponent. There are two sides to the game; offense and defense. The job of those on the offensive line is to get the ball down the field and into the end zone for a touchdown while the defensive line tries to prevent the other team from scoring. It...
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... Violence in Video Games : A poison or a booster For over half a century, people have been competing against one another by playing video games, and the number of players seems to be increasing all the time. Thus, it's not surprising that the effects of the games, especially the violent ones, spark so much debate. Some people see the games as an important instrument for entertainment and education, while others characterize them as a kind of digital poison for human minds and behaviors. The harsh critics of violent video games argue that these games significantly contribute to aggressive behavior. My own position is that violent video games function more to prevent, rather than to promote, real-world aggression. First of all, a number of studies show that these games allow players to release their stress and anger and thus avoid real world aggression. In addition, researchers find that the games can also bring about many positive benefits in the real-world behavior of the players. Barlett and Rodeheffer (2009) citing a study conducted in 2004 which demonstrates the adolescents who are involved in violent video games are more likely to be involved in social and moral affrays. In a research Barelett and Rodeheffer (2009) proclaimed that violent video games and real world violent acts does have a direct relation to the mind of the young adolescents. To validate their proclamation they corelate two violent video games, realistic versus non-realistic...
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...fleeing, and dodging others. Cognitive 2.3 (A) identify how regular physical activity strengthens the heart 3.3 (B) describe and select physical activities that cause increased heart rate, breathing rate, and perspirations and how it affects the heart 4.3 (B) name the components of health-related fitness such as strength, endurance, and flexibility and identify activities that develop and maintain muscular strength and endurance Affective 2.7 (A) display good sportsmanship 3.7 (C) accept and respect differences and similarities in physical abilities of self and others while following rules and procedures as well as engaging and encouraging others to participate 4.7 (D) demonstrate effective communication; consideration and respect for the feelings of others during physical activities such as encourage others, allow others equal turns, and invite others to participate. Block Plan Psychomotor objective Activity Assessment Cognitive objective Activity Assessment 1 Demonstrate ability to powerwalk in a straight path Line tag Teacher observation Describe critical factors to warming up Large circle before main activity to discuss as a group Peer evaluation/ teacher evaluation 2 Demonstrate ability to jog in a straight path while being chased Line tag- use all lines in gym Teacher observation Describe the function of the heart Large group circle to discuss functions of heart Teacher evaluation 3 Demonstrate ability to run a lap in gym at full speed running clockwise and counter...
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...Alyson Harvey Kent Schnacke September 5, 2015 Life 103 Lab Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Relation to Scary Video Stimulation Introduction: There are many events known to increase blood pressure, including exercise, getting excited or frightened etc., which is the pressure of blood on the walls of blood vessels, measured in systolic and diastolic pressure (mmHg), and heart rate, which is the rate of the relaxation and contraction phases of the heart (BPM). (Weedman 2015.) Whether it be scary movies, extensive exercise, or as researchers conducted in one experiment, they related increased blood pressure and heart rate to air travel and air pressure, and those being one of the main reasons medical emergencies on airplanes occur. They concluded that heart rate and blood pressure increased nearly 18%, when air pressure was changed. (Turner, Brandon E. et al. 2015). We are testing the fluctuations within heart rate and blood pressure in accordance to watching a short scary video. The hypothesis we are testing is that blood pressure and heart rate will change after watching a scary video. The null hypothesis is that no change in heart rate and blood pressure will occur. The results of this experiment are significant in relation to why hearts seem to race after a video that has something pop out at you and startle you. Materials and Methods: To measure heart rate and blood pressure, we used a machine called sphygmomanometer. (Weedman 2015.)The independent variable is defined...
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...Manhattan where I awoke to the sound of whistles christening the air, signaling the matrix of commuters riding to work. As I gently moved my fingers across my rugged face, I could feel the wrinkles, as deep as trenches. I live across the scenic Empire State building where my guitar and I rejoice by playing euphonic tunes. I busked for a living and was in need of money. On the odd day, I would save up to play poker, contemplating and hoping one day that it would lead me to immeasurable riches and fortune. The game of poker is a fascinating game, because despite the silence across table I could sense the players’ feelings of frustration, suspicion and anxiety, exacerbated by the stuttering of poker chips. Although I could sense the inner cry of the players, the game itself is quite calm and serene, a place of tranquility, yet there are murmurs. As I strolled towards the opulent casinos, my mind was a blank canvas, apart from the few momentary mental images of my loose game plan and repertoire of poker faces. I walked through mezzanine of the building only to engulf by the surrounding piercing stares of dilettantes. I could feel them conjuring cynical thoughts of an old grimy man, but this did not deter me from goal. As I pulled the lavish gold embossed chair from behind and took my seat, I called nearby waiter and ordered my poisonous liquor of choice. The awkward silence of the room became palpable, like a thick mystic fog on a casual Sunday morning. He returned with my...
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...Games and sports keep one physically and mentally fit. They keep one away from diseases relating to heart, obesity, mental stress an sleeplessness. They instill in the player a spirit of self-confidence, self-reliance, discipline, justice, fair play and patriotism. games provide us with recreation and enjoyment. Games are very essential for students but they are neglected in schools. Even parents do not have high opinion about games and they want their children to devote more time to studies. India lacks funds, and proper training facilities are not provided to the players. Sports bring rich dividends to sportsmen. The government has formulated a New National Sports Policy. Effective measures should be taken to popularize, and encourage participation in games and sports. We all are familiar with the maxim 'Health is wealth'. According to the World Health Organization, 'Health is a state of complete physical, the absence of disease.' Academics serve the purpose of nourishing the mind. But a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. One can develop and maintain a healthy body by actively participating in games and sports. Games keep our body alert, active, youthful and energetic. They instill in us a spirit of adventure. Games increase the circulation of blood, boost metabolism, burn calories and improve the respiration and digestive system. A healthy person can work hard cheerfully for a long period of time, and can face dangers boldly. Games also instill in the players...
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...basis throughout the season. The league works with The National Center for Drug Free Sport to administer tests and transmit the results to them. The first offense for being tested positive for the usage of PEDS is a 5 game suspension and mandatory attendance in the leagues Anti-Doping counselling. Second offense is a 10 game suspension and continued counselling. Third offense 25 game suspension and continued counselling. Fourth offense is minimum 2 years suspension. The NFL banned its substance policy in 1987. For many years it was known as...
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...about one point two billion people who play video games either leisurely or competitively, and according to Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of, Entertainment Software Association, roughly around twenty nine percent are under the age of eighteen. In This speech I will be talking to you about the reasons as to why the age to buy M-rated video games is so asinine. While reading various blogs about this subject I often found that truly intelligent people believe that the age of seventeen to buy an M-rated game is un-needed. Studies have also shown that People who play games like CSGO or Call of Duty are more likely to have better hand-eye coordination, teamwork skills, multitasking, and making decisions fast and precise. However if you come to a situation in a violent video game, you become accustomed to fight or flight and you are able to visualize how things will turn out by which decisions you made without the real world consequences. Another common theme in first person shooters and other violent video games are maps. With the use of maps in video games you remember where important positions are, and with...
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..."Will you have a heart disease, you can lose your life,"the doctor stared at me with concern or that's what my mom said. This Thanksgiving the only story circulating was how healthy 18 year old me had managed to end up in the hospital with a severe heart condition. After a quick game of 21 on the basketball court with my cousins my heart starting seizing up thats what the original story was. Unfortunately with such a huge family a quick game of telephone transforms into an event full of miscommunications. People at the game had made it seemed I beat which so bad my heart couldn't take it. My uncle from Canada called asking what happened to my arm, cousins from Florida asked how bad was the cancer, even my father wasn't truly aware of what happened....
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