Abstract
This study was intended to explore how to enhance Chinese junior high school students' interest in physical education classes and develop lifelong exercise habits through assembled multifunctional exercise equipment. By combining traditional exercise equipment with interactive software, new teaching possibilities for physical education for middle school students were explored. For this case study, the test participants were physical education teachers and students in China. By comparing the designed exercise models with traditional exercise equipment in terms of functionality, material comfort, and attractiveness, the discussion results showed that students had a positive relationship between enhancing physical activity and using the new equipment but showed hesitation in introducing the new teaching system by the instructors. Future research is needed into the physical education systems in China for middle-grade students to further understand their motivations for exercise.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Exercise for youth--China--Equipment and supplies-- Design; Exercise for youth--China--Interactive multimedia--Design
Publication Date
5-2-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Industrial Design (MFA)
Department, Program, or Center
School of Design (CAD)
Advisor
Lorraine Justice
Advisor/Committee Member
Alex Lobos
Recommended Citation
Zhang, Bowen, "Portable Exercise Equipment for Chinese Middle School Students to Stimulate their Interest in Exercise" (2022). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/11154
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Plan Codes
IDDE-MFA
