A pilot of a video game (DDR) to promote physical activity and decrease sedentary screen time

publication

Author: 

Maloney, A. E.
Bethea, T. C.
Kelsey, K. S.
Marks, J. T.
Paez, S.
Rosenberg, A. M.
Catellier, D.J.
Hamer, R.M.
Sikich, L.

Citation: 

Maloney, A. E., Bethea, T. C., Kelsey, K. S., Marks, J. T., Paez, S., Rosenberg, A. M., et al. (2008). A pilot of a video game (DDR) to promote physical activity and decrease sedentary screen time. Obesity, 16(9), 2074-2080.

DOI: 10.1038/oby.2008.295

Keywords: 

  • active gaming
  • children
  • dance
  • exercise
  • fitness
  • game
  • young children

Health Topic: 

  • Exercise and Fitness

Target Population: 

  • Children

Game Platform: 

  • Game Console

Publication Type: 

  • Journal Article

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