Cell Phone Use, Physical And Sedentary Activity

The growth of technology has formed a major effect on the amount of exercise children have been not accomplishing. The more time children are spending engrossed in video games, talking to friends online and watching funny cat videos on YouTube, they are spending less time being active or exercising. The television brings a child’s imagination to life providing them with entertainment that doesn’t require them to go outside. For every exercising app one may find in the app store, there are tree food delivery apps and thousands of game options. The likelihood of mindlessly eating unhealthy food increases as people are hypnotized by the latest episode of Honey Boo Boo on television. Children use video games and apps on mobile devices to pass the time when they are bored instead of using up stored energy by playing outside. Not only are these games easily accessible and easy for young children to understand, but they are designed so that the mind becomes addicted to a challenging puzzle. Instead of a child playing a game on a mobile device in moderation his or her mind becomes programed to play “one more game” until a maximum high score is obtained. New inventions are created to make life more convenient for us. Ever since the invention of the wheel when we learned we could roll objects instead of carry them, these advancements are simple ways to make life easier. We become too familiar with these conveniences and they become the norm. In essence the young generation is becoming lazy because the children do not have to work for many things anymore since they are already provided for us. Even the invention of the automobile aided in this method of thinking. After cars became common, it was unnecessary to walk anywhere. Physical exercise is considered by most to be work, because it doesn't come to us as easily as many

The study was created from students, faculty, and staff from a Midwestern university with about 10,000 students registered on campus. The team assigned to conduct the research randomly selected courses that were held on campus and were scheduled to meet on two consecutive days during the semester of Spring 2013. Kyle et al., (2017). The instructors were emailed and asked for consent to run the survey to their class on a specific date. The research team ended up receiving access to forty different courses. Over the two chosen consecutive days, the research team administered the survey to the students in each of the classes. The students were let known that participation for this study was voluntary and if they wished to decline

Participants in this study were online graduate male and female students at Southern New Hampshire University (N= 14; 7 women and 7 men), ranging in age from 21-30 years old.

Participants in this study were online graduate male and female students at Southern New Hampshire University (N= 20; 10 women and 10 men) ranging in ages of 30 or younger.

In a fast paced society filled with hurried citizens, it is very easy to forget that exercise is the most vital part of survival. In a busy environment it seems as if there are not enough hours in one day for an exercise routine. Working all day and spending time with family, most people make the excuse that there is no time for exercise. With many different forms of multimedia available, it is easy to be consumed by it after a hard day at

One-hundred and fifty undergraduate students will be recruited from the University of Dayton’s participant pool for this study. There will be no exclusionary criteria for participation.

The stigma of the sedentary lifestyle is not limited to working. Many sedentary habits develop at ones home. Watching television and playing on the computer have proven to be one of the least engaging metabolic activities. Riding, driving and reading have proven to have higher metabolic rates then watching television or playing a game on the computer. Working and watching television consumes many American’s time (Medical Center). Based on a study done in 2012 the average American under the age of two watches approximately thirty-four hours of live television a week and three to six hours watching taped programs a week (Hinckley). In the end, a small fraction of the day is left to burn calories and raise ones metabolic rate (Medical Center).

The decline of jobs involving high intensity manual labor, the the rise of internet, computer, and T.V. access means that we are more sedentary than in the past. Engaging in physical activity prevents and alleviated many common disorders and diseases such as: obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, depression, and type 2 diabetes. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get 2 and a half hours of moderate exercise during a week (CDC, 2008). In the past, few years several companies have produced smart devices to help monitor and motivate physical activity.

3. Results (max. 150 words). 25% of credit. Explain what has been found with this line of research,

Technology is more advanced every day and seems to be a major reason why kids stop going out for a run or being involved in activities burning off calories and energy. Research informs that a child in America spends 7 hours or more in front of an electronic device. Also according to a review in Obesity in 2012 a lot of screen time may increase obesity risk. Over time technology and an increase in snacks combined will lead to a significant weight gain.

According to Fain (2017) the title is written to capture the reader and inform them of the purpose of the study. The title of the article clearly represents the research report. The variable of interest is understood from the title. However, the population studied and the setting of the study is not stated in the title. An abstract is constructed in order to provide a summary of the research study and should include the purpose and findings in the study (Fain, 2017). There is an abstract provided in the

Children now spend more than seven and a half hours a day in front of a screen whether it be a television, computer, smartphone, or playing video games (cite). No I didn’t stutter, no I’m not exaggerating, seven and a half hours a day, can you believe that? As sad as it is, I’m unfortunately not surprised. Society continues to rapidly evolve as we continue to become consumed by technology and the latest iphone. I’m not going to lie, I do love my iphone and I fall guilty to spending more time than I would like on my phone, watching tv, or on my laptop. Obesity is a serious problem in the United States, more than 80% of adults do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle strengthening activities, and more than 80% of adolescents do not do enough aerobic physical activity to meet the guidelines for youth. (cite) This is an interesting piece of information. Most likely parents who do not exercise, do not motivate their children to exercise either. That’s why the percentages for adults and adolescents are so similar. Our youth need to be guided in the right direction, so we have a healthier world for future generations to come. Children are easily influenced so it is extremely important that we instill in their young minds the importance of exercise and being physically active. If children see their parents on their phones for hours on end, watching tv or

In today’s society, technology has played a big role in everyone’s lives and has taken over. Kids today stay inside and play on the computer, watch TV, play video games, or mess with tablets and smartphones. Several people find other, more entertaining things to do than play outside and be active. Some of the times, physical education in schools is the only physical activity students have on a daily basis (“Obesity”). Kids and teenagers would much rather be wrapped up in a social network than going for a job or going to the gym. Back in the day, playing outside was one of the few entertainments. Parents have no discipline and let their children do what they want to their bodies. Technology has caused people to be less active and not as self-controlled causing them to be obese or overweight later in life.

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of cellphones to humans’ lifestyle,

It is known that the use of cell phones, specifically handheld use such as texting, while driving decreases driver awareness and the overall safety of roads. In response to this knowledge, some states have passed laws that have outlawed the usage of handheld devices, and while there should be laws that definitively outlaw handheld usage, is there enough empirical evidence to outlaw hands free usage of cell phones? In other words, does handsfree usage of cell phones, via bluetooth, speakerphone, etc., distract drivers enough to the point where states should legally ban the total use cell phones while driving. The following essay will introduce arguments for both sides of this topic, one for hands free cell phone usage and the other against cell phones usage entirely.