Non-traditional Means Research Articles

A revisit of knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency contraception in Hong Kong

ObjectivesTo revisit women’s knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding emergency contraception (EC) in Hong Kong. The research sought to provide insights for improving the accessibility and quality of EC services.Study...

Prevention of injuries to young football players at the preparatory stage of training by means of kinesioplasty

The article presents a theoretical analysis and generalizes approaches to the use of kinesioplastic in the training activities of young football players for the prevention of sports injuries at the preparatory stage of training.On the basis of the generalization of scientific literature, the expediency of expanding the range of means of the training process of young football players (by means of kinesioplastic), aimed at optimizing their motor activity at the preparatory stage of training, is investigated. The pedagogical research was conducted on the basis of the Academy of Sports in Bucha, Kyiv region. The experiment was conducted during May-August 2021. It was attended by 30 athletes. According to the results of the analysis of scientific and methodological literature, it can be argued that in the training of football players, work on the prevention and reduction of injuries should be carried out in a planned and comprehensive manner, using a wide range of various means. Prevention of sports injuries should include not only traditional means, but also modern technologies of targeted impact on individual systems. Among such non-traditional means, in our opinion, there are exercises of the kinesioplastic system, which are aimed at high-quality warm-up, optimization of the functionality of young football players, allowing to strengthen the muscular-ligamentous apparatus of the lower extremities and the body as a whole, thereby expanding the possibilities of increasing special physical fitness and reducing sports injuries. Of course, they should be used in combination with traditional physical and technical-tactical exercises and used as additional factors that contribute to expanding the functional boundaries of the athlete's musculoskeletal system. The results of the study confirmed that the use of kinesioplastic has a positive effect on the prevention of sports injuries of young football players.

Regulating misleading political advertising on online platforms: an example of regulatory mercantilism in digital policy

ABSTRACT Since its Joint Communication on Hybrid Threats, the EU has publicly recognized the risks to its security posed by non-traditional means aimed at undermining its legitimacy. The propagation of disinformation including misleading political advertising serves as a key example of how the Commission’s perception of the EU’s vulnerability to hybrid threats in times of geopolitical instability is shaping its regulatory policies. This article uses the framework of regulatory mercantilism, which argues that in conditions of perceived vulnerability, a state-like actor will reassert regulatory control based on a security logic in areas previously characterized by self-regulatory regimes. This article considers the Commission’s 2019–2024 priorities, and how the spheres of technology, security, and democracy policies are intersecting as a response to hybrid threats. As a result, online platform governance in the EU is being substantially restructured with a move from systems of self-regulation to co-regulation backed by sanction as a means of combating hybrid threats online. The Commission’s “taking back control” from platforms in the context of a digital sovereignty agenda serves as an example of regulatory mercantilism in digital policy, which sees the Commission seek to promote regulatory strength in response to perceived vulnerability.

THE MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY AS AN IMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX IN THE PROCESS OF FORMING STUDENTS’ SYSTEMIC IDEA OF THE TECHNOSPHERE

The article presents that the museum of the history of technology demonstrates not only the achievements of engineering thought, but also the intellectual and creative abilities of the nation, society, and humanity. It is shown that almost every person constantly deals with one or another technical devices and devices. In this regard, the role of the study of such phenomena as technology and technical knowledge is growing significantly.It is substantiated that the inclusion of educational complexes in the educational process as a source of information and methodological tools is a well-learned technique since the times of Plato’s Academy and Aristotle’s Lyceum. From a psychological point of view, the presence of a non-traditional and unusual means of the educational process significantly increases the interest of the objects of influence and, as a result, increases the quality of the educational process. Such factors include modern multimedia teaching aids and educational complexes, such as museums, planetariums, galleries, and others.A draft of the position of the museum as a structural unit of the educational institution has been developed. It has been established that a museum is an institution or a structural unit of an institution, which is created for the purpose of performing educational and cognitive and scientific-methodical functions based on archival data and facts and the reconstruction of objects, events, phenomena and processes.It has been proven that the cultural and historical heritage of mankind in the form of a museum of the history of technology represents the development of civilization as a dynamic picture of the spread of technologies generated by fundamental discoveries made in the world. In essence, we are talking about the technological interpretation of the historical process, the fact that historical events are determined by nothing else than the development of technique and technology, which is one of the formative elements of a holistic and systemic view of the technosphere.
 Keywords: museum; history; technique; technology; technogenic society; technosphere; technological culture.

Japan’s Science and Technology Diplomacy: Society 5.0 and its International Projection

Japan is the third largest economy on the planet but lacks coercive capacity due to Article 9 of its Constitution, which prevents it from having an army and declaring war. This means that it can only rely on persuasion to influence the international sphere and achieve its political objectives. One of the tools it has for this purpose is public diplomacy, which is diplomacy exercised through non-traditional means such as communication, art and culture. One branch of public diplomacy is science and technology diplomacy (S&T Diplomacy), which consists of collaboration in these areas with other nations to strengthen their international projection, as well as the dissemination of scientific knowledge and technology transfer between nations. S&T diplomacy has become a major focus for Japan of its diplomatic action since it launched the Society 5.0 project in 2016, which sought to revolutionize Japan’s economy, society and governance through technology. This S&T diplomacy has the potential to not only strengthen Japan’s external action, but also to transform its industries and research while it is transforming the infrastructures of Japan’s partner nations, like the construction of subway and high-speed rail networks in India. This article will first analyze the theoretical framework of public diplomacy and science and technology diplomacy. Next, Japan’s public diplomacy will be studied by comparing The Soft Power 30 and Global Soft Power Index. Finally, Japanese science and technology diplomacy will be analyzed by assessing the initiatives contained in the Japanese Society 5.0 project.

USE OF THE PRINCIPLE OF HEALTH ORIENTATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES

The article analyzes the peculiarities of using the principle of health orientation during physical education classes in institutions of higher education. It was found that the principle of health orientation obliges physical education teachers to organize classes in such a way that they ensure the performance of preventive and developmental functions. The main requirements of the principle of health orientation are determined. It has been proven that when using the principle of health- oriented orientation, the means of physical education are of great importance, so, among the means of health-recreational physical culture, the main types are conditionally distinguished (exercises from sports of a cyclic and acyclic nature, mass physical culture and health-improving and sports events, non-traditional means of health-improving, health-improving systems) and additional types (medical-biological and psychological means of recovery, natural factors). In the structural method, programs are designed in advance, using specially prepared musical soundtracks and developed choreographic combinations consisting of combinations of various aerobic steps that are repeated in a combination of exercises in a certain order, with a given frequency, number of movements and in exact accordance with musical accompaniment. Such standardized programs are repeated during a certain cycle of classes, sufficient to solve specific tasks.
 The constant need for improvement is provided by a wide variety of exercises and conditions for their performance, a favorable emotional background, an individual approach, encouragement of activity, adequate criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of classes, a choice in accordance with individual characteristics of forms of criticism and methods of encouragement. Stimulation of interest in systematic classes with health-improving exercises and regular loads is achieved by the formation of a state of satisfaction with classes, awareness of their benefit and necessity.

STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT OF THE WORK PROGRAM ON ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

At present, the issue of improving the quality of training of specialists in various professions has become particularly acute, and, consequently, the need for profiling physical education taking into account the requirements of the cho- sen profession, has increased. The fleeting rhythm of our life requires more and more physical activity and prepared- ness from a person. A person observing the established and most expedient mode of life better adapts to the course of the most important physiological processes. In the event that the reserves of our adaptation are exhausted, we begin to experience discomfort, fatigue, and even fall ill. Therefore, it is necessary to lead a well-organized lifestyle, to observe a constant regimen in educational work, rest, nutrition, sleep and make exercises. The work describes the use of non-traditional means of physical culture in the work program for elective subjects on physical education and sports. We have tried to reflect in full the methods aimed at students’ mastering those motor skills and abilities that are necessary for study, as well as the ability to use such means, that are necessary for individual work on the de- velopment of physical fitness. The program is intended for students of non-sporting higher educational institutions.

The evolution of the mutes for brass instruments (from Ancient Egypt to present)

The influence of mutes on the sound palette of instruments is very significant: they are able to create sounds of various timbres, which are used both in academic and pop jazz music. This device, which is necessary for a modern performer, has gone a long way to improve in accordance with the changes in the design of musical instruments and the technique of playing them. Therefore, the study of the evolution of mutes sheds light on the specifics of the development of wind performing. Despite the availability of some scientific information, the history of mutes still remains an area for discussions. The article traces the evolution of mutes for brass instruments from the beginning to the present day, and their varieties are singled out and described. Asystematic approach to revealing the topic made it possible to consider the main stages of the history of mutes and the directions of their use by musicians of the past. Analysis of documentary and scientific sources, comparison and generalization of information contributed to the rebuilding of an holistic panorama of the historical evolution of the mutes, which, together with their consistent descriptionclassification, was an innovative research task. It is resumed that mutes, which belong to non-traditional means of expression, have been used for a long time: their first samples were found during the excavations of Tutankhamen’s tomb in Ancient Egypt. Since then, each century demonstrates the constant presence of this device, first in ritual-religious and military actions, and later in the artistic environment. Historically, the first ones, according to preserved evidences, were mutes for trumpets. Popularity of mutes grew along with the need for a variety of timbre colors, due to the emergence of new stylistic trends and individual compositional solutions. With the improvement of the performance technique on brass instruments, the mutes included to the pedagogical process as the devices for strengthening the performance apparatus. Finally, today there is a need to ensure comfort of both the musician and his environment during the long classes of the concert performer and the brass student. Evolution of the mute led to the emergence of a significant number of its modern types, designed to create various sound effects, so the article contains an overview of those varieties that have gained authority among performers and composers. Discovery of new archival documents, corrections to the interpretation of the already known ones, as well as new archaeological finds are constantly clarifying the understanding of the history of mutes, and the process of developing new varieties of them is in constant motion. So, the topic of this research remains open.

Development of strength abilities of female students by means of fitness in the system of additional education

The article considers the effectiveness of purposeful development of power abilities of students in classes of the general physical training by means of fitness, who are enrolled in programs of the secondary vocational education. As a means of developing strength abilities, it is proposed to include in training sessions the exercises burdened with the weight of own body 2 times a week for 6 months (static and dynamic), exercises with the weight of external objects and exercises with special fitness equipment and equipment (TRX loops, step platform, BOSU, fitball, multi-functional power frame) under the method of circular training. The purpose of the study is to experimentally determine the effectiveness of the developed method of developing power abilities. The study involved 70 female students (n = 70) divided into two groups. The first group was engaged in the general physical training sessions 2 times a week using traditional means of developing strength abilities. The second group was engaged in a specially developed method using nontraditional means of fitness for the development of strength abilities. According to the results of the study, a positive effect was determined, which is expressed in a significantly higher increase in results in control tests for evaluating power abilities in the experimental group. Thus, the pedagogical experiment showed the effectiveness of the proposed method of purposeful development of strength abilities by means of fitness in the system of additional education. The results of testing the level of strength training in the experimental group according to our proposed method turned out to be quite high. The use of different areas of strength fitness in sectional activities, which gives a significant increase in the development of girls' strength abilities (p<0.05). The average results of the experimental group increased from 11.2 to 24.4%.

Climate change and human health in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East: Literature review, research priorities and policy suggestions

Human health is linked to climatic factors in complex ways, and climate change can have profound direct and indirect impacts on the health status of any given region. Susceptibility to climate change is modulated by biological, ecological and socio-political factors such as age, gender, geographic location, socio-economic status, occupation, health status and housing conditions, among other.In the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME), climatic factors known to affect human health include extreme heat, water shortages and air pollution. Furthermore, the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) and the health consequences of population displacement are also influenced by climate change in this region.To inform future policies for adaptation and mitigation measures, and based on an extensive review of the available knowledge, we recommend several research priorities for the region. These include the generation of more empirical evidence on exposure-response functions involving climate change and specific health outcomes, the development of appropriate methodologies to evaluate the physical and psychological effects of climate change on vulnerable populations, determining how climate change alters the ecological determinants of human health, improving our understanding of the effects of long-term exposure to heat stress and air pollution, and evaluating the interactions between adaptation and mitigation strategies.Because national boundaries do not limit most climate-related factors expected to impact human health, we propose that adaptation/mitigation policies must have a regional scope, and therefore require collaborative efforts among EMME nations. Policy suggestions include a decisive region-wide decarbonisation, the integration of environmentally driven morbidity and mortality data throughout the region, advancing the development and widespread use of affordable technologies for the production and management of drinking water by non-traditional means, the development of comprehensive strategies to improve the health status of displaced populations, and fostering regional networks for monitoring and controlling the spread of infectious diseases and disease vectors.

PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF TERRORIST IDEOLOGY IN THE RUSSIAN PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS

The article deals with the problem of developing terrorist ideology prevention in the public consciousness in the Russian Federation with the help of non-traditional means of countering the spread of terrorist ideology. The research methods were: critical analysis, historical and legal, content analysis, systemic, sociological, comparative legal ones. The content and features of new terrorist ideologies prevention in the public consciousness in the Russian Federation are analyzed. On a separate basis, the public danger of terrorist threats from Ukraine is noted. It is substantiated that the means of criminal and administrative legal counteraction to terrorist activities used by the state need to be supplemented by public influence. The article presents the tasks that are solved by ideologists and organizers of terrorist activities through the use of the Internet as a technological tool for disseminating destructive information. The features of preventing in the public consciousness the consequences of implementing the terrorist threat created and functioning with the support of individual states are revealed. The author substantiates the need to create and develop a "laughing culture" in the Russian public consciousness as a means of anti-terrorist prevention. The article suggests the need to form mechanisms of "laughter protection" from terrorist activities in the public consciousness.

Historical knowledge mobilisation in a post-factual era in the United States

Background:In the US, and conspicuously via social media, we are witnessing an acceleration of what we term historical knowledge mobilisation: increasingly and in various ways, evidence derived from academic historical research is being shared with broader publics. Moreover, evidence-based and false or misleading historical claims are being advanced with an eye toward influencing key decisions and/or impelling social change. Aims and objectives:This exploratory study draws upon Ward’s (2017: 477) ‘framework for knowledge mobilisers’ to facilitate an analysis of what and whose historical knowledge is being shared, and how and why this is happening. It aims to provide information and guidance to support scholars of knowledge mobilisation or evidence use, as well as active historical knowledge mobilisers. Methods:This study sought to identify patterns vis-à-vis historical knowledge mobilisation by applying qualitative media analysis to a set of cases. We attended to content, style, and process of historical knowledge mobilisation. Findings:Three main themes help to explain the historical knowledge mobilisation: (a) correcting or countering a master narrative; (b) real-time correction of historical claims; and (c) contextualising complicated political moments. We also described new ways to disseminate/exchange this knowledge which altogether function to expand access to historical knowledge, but also to competing historical claims. Discussion and conclusions:The trends revealed provide insights into how historical knowledge is being used to justify political aims, and how some academics are using non-traditional means to counter false and misleading claims. Further infrastructural and empirical development is needed to support these efforts.

A comprehensive review on metallic implant biomaterials and their subtractive manufacturing.

There is a tremendous increase in the demand for converting biomaterials into high-quality industrially manufactured human body parts, also known as medical implants. Drug delivery systems, bone plates, screws, cranial, and dental devices are the popular examples of these implants - the potential alternatives for human life survival. However, the processing techniques of an engineered implant largely determine its preciseness, surface characteristics, and interactive ability with the adjacent tissue(s) in a particular biological environment. Moreover, the high cost-effective manufacturing of an implant under tight tolerances remains a challenge. In this regard, several subtractive or additive manufacturing techniques are employed to manufacture patient-specific implants, depending primarily on the required biocompatibility, bioactivity, surface integrity, and fatigue strength. The present paper reviews numerous non-degradable and degradable metallic implant biomaterials such as stainless steel (SS), titanium (Ti)-based, cobalt (Co)-based, nickel-titanium (NiTi), and magnesium (Mg)-based alloys, followed by their processing via traditional turning, drilling, and milling including the high-speed multi-axis CNC machining, and non-traditional abrasive water jet machining (AWJM), laser beam machining (LBM), ultrasonic machining (USM), and electric discharge machining (EDM) types of subtractive manufacturing techniques. However, the review further funnels down its primary focus on Mg, NiTi, and Ti-based alloys on the basis of the increasing trend of their implant applications in the last decade due to some of their outstanding properties. In the recent years, the incorporation of cryogenic coolant-assisted traditional subtraction of biomaterials has gained researchers’ attention due to its sustainability, environment-friendly nature, performance, and superior biocompatible and functional outcomes fitting for medical applications. However, some of the latest studies reported that the medical implant manufacturing requirements could be more remarkably met using the non-traditional subtractive manufacturing approaches. Altogether, cryogenic machining among the traditional routes and EDM among the non-traditional means along with their variants, were identified as some of the most effective subtractive manufacturing techniques for achieving the dimensionally accurate and biocompatible metallic medical implants with significantly modified surfaces.

Prospects for the application of conjugate influence exercises in sprinting, a brief review and research analysis

Speed, power and acceleration ability are important components for most of the summer sports, such as athletics, football, rugby, handball and basketball. Our analytical review compiles and systematizes by physical criteria (conditions change and influence of external or internal factors) the long-term studies of experts on the use of non-traditional means and methods in sports training to improve the ability to speed up and develop the maximum speed and power of running. The non-traditional methods include conjugate influence used in sprinters’ training, which correspond or slightly exceed the basic kinematic and dynamic criteria of the basic competitive exercise. Research analysis confirmed the efficiency of conjugate influence exercises and their impact on kinematic spatial and temporal parameters and on the dynamic parameters of the running stride reflecting the interaction of internal and external forces. Studies have also confirmed a positive immediate and long-term post-training trace effect. The survey research confirms that the use of traditional sprint training along with non-traditional means and methods enables the athlete to avoid the formation of a speed barrier, to improve acceleration, maximum speed, and running power.

FEATURES OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CLASSES IN ELECTIVE DISCIPLINES BASED ON THE USE OF NON-TRADITIONAL MEANS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The progressive rhythm of our life requires more and more physical activity and preparedness from a person. The increasing loads that fall on the shoulders of the worker throughout his life require higher physical perfection, which should be achieved through physical education and sports. The paper reflects the use of non-traditional means of physical culture in the work program for elective disciplines in physical culture and sports. We tried to fully imple- ment the methods aimed at mastering the students’ motor skills and skills that are necessary for classes, as well as for the ability to use such tools that are needed for independent work on the development of physical fitness. The program is intended for students of the higher school of non-sporting areas of training.

Peculiarities of the training process of students-football players during sports improvement

The article analyzes the features of the training process of football students during sports improvement. The content of training of young football players in the preparatory period, which includes more effective training methods, based on the results of testing the level of physical and technical and tactical fitness.
 It is determined that the management of the training process of football players is a complex process, because the object of management - a person with its many physiological, morphological and psychological-pedagogical features and their unique manifestations. Therefore, effective management of football players' training is the ability to properly plan and regularly monitor it on the basis of systematic information. Among such non-traditional means, in our opinion, there are exercises of adaptive-strengthening character which allow to strengthen the musculoskeletal system of the lower extremities, thereby expanding opportunities of increase of special physical training of football players and decrease in sports injuries. Of course, they should be used in combination with traditional physical and technical-tactical exercises and used as additional factors that contribute to the expansion of the functional boundaries of the musculoskeletal system. Improving the management of the training process based on the generalization and analysis of the structure of competitive activities of football players and the general laws of sportsmanship is one of the promising research areas in the field of methods of sports training in football.
 In particular, they point to the need to plan training loads, which can lead to improved aspects of football training.

Novel Strategies for Evaluating and Improving Plastic Surgery Applicant Selection.

Residency applicant evaluation and selection is a critical part of developing and maintaining a high-quality plastic surgery residency program. Currently, many programs rely on objective measures such as the United States Medical Licensing Exam scores, number of research publications, grade point average, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society status, or a combination of these objective metrics. However, there is a growing body of literature suggesting that the current means of residency applicant evaluation and selection may not be the best predictive factors of future resident success. The aim of this study was to identify nontraditional means of evaluating plastic surgery residency candidates and discuss how these means have been implemented at the authors' institution. After reviewing industry hiring practices, the authors propose that standardized interviewing and personality testing can help evaluate some of the previously intangible parts of an applicant that may play a role in teamwork, commitment, and dedication to patient care.

Respiratory gymnastics as a means of strengthening the health of student youth

The article analyzes the current state of health of students of higher education institutions. The importance of breathing exercises for student youth in a pandemic is determined. The necessity of using respiratory techniques to harden the body, improve the work of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems is substantiated. It is established that breathing exercises are a system of breathing exercises and an effective means of strengthening human health. During respiratory gymnastics our body is saturated with oxygen, blood circulation improves, metabolic processes are accelerated, emotional state is stabilized, immunity is strengthened. Breathing exercises improve and activate the function of external respiration, promote its faster recovery after exercise and have a specific effect on some respiratory diseases.
 Health is the main value of human life, to which man himself does not pay due attention. An important preventive factor in strengthening it is a healthy lifestyle. There are basic requirements for maintaining a healthy lifestyle - physical activity, nutrition, comfortable conditions and a rational mode of work and rest, optimal exercise, abandonment of bad habits, the use of traditional and non-traditional means of health. The problem of health, especially of students, is receiving more and more attention. The state of health of students can be classified as high risk. The transition from one learning environment to another, more intensive, requires the body of the future student to pay more attention to the work of critical systems, including respiratory. There are many issues related to the formation of new approaches to health promotion.

Black Mental Health Matters: An Innovative Resource at a University Counseling Center

As many of the articles appearing in this special issue describe, during the year of 2020, the United States faced significant health and socio-political challenges as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial injustices suffered by Black communities. These larger social issues further intensified Black students’ mental health concerns, both those common to all college students and those specific to race-related stress and race related trauma on college and university campuses. In this article, we explore the intersectional challenges Black students confront and how these challenges create unique race related stressors for these students while navigating a predominately White institution (PWI). We then discuss barriers to help-seeking behaviors and culturally specific coping strategies and conclude by suggesting the importance of developing non-traditional therapeutic means, such as mental health podcast episodes, to mitigate Black students’ barriers to access, validate their lived experiences, and promote their overall wellbeing.

Virtual Reality And Its Effect On Physical Activity Intensity In Young Healthy Adults

The lack of physical activity in our society demands non-traditional means to meeting physical activity recommendations to obtain and maintain health benefits. Virtual reality (VR) is a new form of gaming technology which allows participants to interact within a realistic environment by projecting physical movements into the virtual world. Whether commercial virtual reality technologies are able to induce moderate levels of physical activity and high levels of enjoyment are unknown. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of commercial VR active games on physical activity intensity levels and enjoyment in young healthy adults. METHODS: Thirty-six (18 males, 18 females) participants completed four study sessions, with each devoted to playing one VR game for 15 minutes. The games included Beat Saber, Holopoint, Hot Squat, and Relax Walk VR (non-active game). Physical activity intensity levels during VR gameplay were measured with percentage of heart rate reserve (%HRR), ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), and accelerometry. Enjoyment was measured with a visual analog scale (VAS) and the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) following each gaming session. Mixed design ANOVAs were used to analyze the outcome measures. RESULTS: Data showed that Hot Squat (41.3% + 13) elicited significantly higher %HRR (p < 0.001) than Beat Saber (13.5% + 5.8), Holopoint (28.1% + 13.1), and Relax Walk VR (8.0% + 7.2). Average RPE for Hot Squat (13.4 + 1.4) was significantly greater (p < 0.001) than Beat Saber (9.5 + 1.7), Holopoint (11.4 + 2.0), and Relax Walk VR (6.7 + 1.0). Accelerometer data showed a main effect of game (p < 0.001) and sex (p < 0.004) on percentage of time in whole-body moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). MVPA for Hot Squat (34.8% + 19.5) was greater than Holopoint (15.4% + 16.7), which was greater than Beat Saber (2.1% + 2.1) and Relax Walk VR (0.2% + 0.7). For both VAS (p < 0.001) and PACES (p < 0.001) scales, Beat Saber and Holopoint were rated more enjoyable than Hot Squat and Relax Walk VR. CONCLUSIONS: Results from this study suggest that active VR games can elicit varying degrees of physical activity intensity levels in young healthy adults, with Hot Squat eliciting moderate intensity activity. Thus, active VR games could be an alternative and enjoyable mode of obtaining physical activity.