According to this article in the Washington Post, Universities are turning to the Wii Fit as way of examining concussion recovery in athletes. Concussions, which are one of the most worrisome of injuries, are hard to diagnose and even determine if recovered, therefore a handful of colleges are experimenting with using the Wii Fit as [...]
More...After purchasing any exergaming equipment, make sure you become familiar with troubleshooting the equipment, which games and accessories are compatible with the equipment and for what ages the equipment is most appropriate.
Safety should be he number one priority when implementing exergaming in any program. Be cautious with the use of electricity and loose wires. Secure or hide the wires to avoid students tripping and falling when moving around the space while playing.
If you do not have a designated room to keep exergaming equipment “set up” at all times, use a mobile cart that can be moved in and out of a storage room quickly and easily.
Andrew Galbraith in the Chicago Video Game Examiner reports on a study published by ESSEC, a leading business school in France, which shows that playing sports in video games has the capability to increase participation in real life sports amongst young men and adolescents. The study found 38 percent of males under 21 who played [...]
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This project was supported by National Research Initiative Grant #2008-55215-18837 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Why Exergames Unlocked?
Exergames are videogames that encourage physical activities. Here, you’ll find the best and most effective exergames, as well as strategies and recommendations on using them with different audiences and in different locations.