Couch potatoes to jumping beans: A pilot study of the effect of active video games on physical activity in children

publication

Author: 

Mhurchu, C. N.
Maddison, R.
Jiang, Y.
Jull, A.
Prapavessis, H.
Rodgers, A.

Citation: 

Mhurchu, C. N., Maddison, R., Jiang, Y., Jull, A., Prapavessis, H., & Rodgers, A. (2008). Couch potatoes to jumping beans: A pilot study of the effect of active video games on physical activity in children. The International Journal of Behavior Nutrition and Physical Activity, 5, 8.

DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-8

Keywords: 

  • children
  • exergame
  • exergaming
  • physical activity
  • playstation 2
  • tweens

Health Topic: 

  • Exercise and Fitness

Target Population: 

  • Children
  • Pre-Teens

Game Platform: 

  • Game Console

Publication Type: 

  • Journal Article

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  • HopeLab
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  • SAGE Publishing
  • UNICEF Kid Power