Research & Media

At an international conference held November 2008 in Montreal, Exergaming is touted as an exciting alternative to traditional physical education. Also highlighted is the most recent study confirming that children who exergame do get verifiable physical benefits.  http://www.canada.com/windsorstar/news/story.html?id=cae492ea-668b-4c3b-bb95-cf3997c7ac3d&k=18920

 

PUMPING UP THE BRAIN - Researchers are finding that exercise can not only keep you fit, but make you smarter. A school in Illinois has developed a program that gets students moving and learning. Debbye Turner Bell from CBS News reports.

 

Channel 9 "What's Good For You" - DDR

 

Amercian Council of Exercise Fitness Matters Sept 07 - details energy expenditure while playing DDR and positive research finding.

 

"What's Good For You" - Are video games making our children fat?

 

CBS Interactive Games for Fitness

 

Research Results - Health benefits of interactive video game exercise

 

ABC GoodGame - Games As Therapy

 

McKinley Technology High School PCGamerBike Project

 

American Council of Sports Medicine - Classroom based physical activity helps kids stay on track.

 

NY Time - PE Classes turn to video game that works legs

You Tube Video

 

Childrens Hospital

 

BBC

 

Kids Energy Expenditure High in Active Video Games Download File

 

DDR Documentary

 

Wii Study - Energy expenditure playing Wii Sports

Experts At 2008 American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting Reveal How Popular Video Dance Game Helps Postmenopaual Women