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  1. Fulltext Quantification of physical activity of Malaysian traditional games for school-based intervention among primary school children
    Adnan M, Shaharudin S, Abd Rahim BH, Ismail SM
    J Taibah Univ Med Sci, 2020 Dec;15(6):486-494.
    PMID: 33318740 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2020.09.006
    OBJECTIVE: Children's physical activity can be increased by integrating game-based activities, such as traditional games, into physical education sessions. However, the level of physical activity of these games has not been quantified. This study aims to quantify the level of intensity for common Malaysian traditional games (i.e. Galah Panjang, Bola Beracun, Polis Sentri, Belalang Belatuk, Ayam Musang, and Baling Tin) among primary school children aged nine to 11 years (N = 30).

    METHODS: We used an accelerometer to measure step count, metabolic equivalent task, level of intensity and vector magnitude during 20 min playing sessions. The playing space was standardised for each game to the size of a badminton court (i.e. 13.4 m in length and 6.1 m in width).

    RESULTS: The results showed that three traditional Malaysian games, namely Galah Panjang, Bola Beracun and Baling Tin, fulfilled the requirements to be classified as moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity in terms of step count, metabolic equivalent task, heart rate and motions in all planes.

    CONCLUSION: This study shows that playing traditional games for 20 min can increase physical activity among primary school students.

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