Hansen, L. (n.d.)
Shape Up America Newsletter
Retrieved October 23, 2008
Abstract:
Childhood obesity continues to plague our society, and finding a solution seems to be a complex and difficult task. The two known modifiable risk factors for obesity are diet and exercise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), our children are simply not getting enough physical activity in their daily routines.
Recently, a new genre of video games has emerged that offers a new approach to gaming through physical activity. Simply stated, players become a "human joystick," using their bodies to control the actions on the screen. This innovative approach to physical activity is called exergaming, and its popularity is spreading rapidly across the nation in health clubs, recreation centers and schools.