Exergaming combines exercise with video gaming, transforming inactive play into creative physical activities aimed at addressing sedentary lifestyles. Key attributes of effective exergames include engagement, accessibility, sustainability, and social interaction. The adoption of exergames is driven by their ability to improve physical fitness, sports skills, and self-confidence for both children and adults.

1. exergaming 101 Richard Coshott CEO and Founder Gamercize

2. where did exergaming come from?

3. changes in play creative physical activities includes incidental exercise computer and video gaming makes play inactive

4. how does exergaming work?

5. gaming with exercise games are fun exercise gives fitness exergaming is defined addresses a problem

6. what attributes does an exergame need?

7. exergame cornerstones engage – variety of games access – varying abilities sustain – changeable games social – online multi-player

8. how can exergames be used with youngsters?

9. opportunities for phys-ed unstructured play structured training exergaming competition reward based

10. what do exergames do for the adult generation?

11. grown up exergaming next-generation lifestyle office based exergaming next-generation consoles exergaming tournaments

12. why are exergames being adopted?

13. gateway effect increased physical ability improved sports skill boosted self confidence natural progression in activity

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