Exergaming

=__ Exergaming __= = [|Exergaming], unlike traditional video games, includes video games that get you moving and require physical activity. These video games get players dancing, running, playing sports, boxing, and doing martial arts. Some exergames require a controller that comes in various forms, others simply have sensors and allow the player to be the controller. =

= **__Popular Exergames__:** =
 * = **[|Wii Sports]** =
 * = **[|Wii Fit]** =
 * = **[|Dance Dance Revolution]** =
 * = **[|Xbox Kinect]** =

= Studies on exergaming have shown that participants use as much energy and receive as much physical activity while exergaming as they do participating in other moderate physical activities. (Winerman, L., 2011) = = = = This is a positive activity for Physical Education, because video games are something that today's students enjoy. In the past, playing video games was a sedentary activity, and kids were missing out on the recommended amount of physical activity. However, with exergaming, students are allowed to enjoy one of their favorite past times, while still receiving physical activity. This also provides an alternative activity for physical education classes. = = = = Below are some pictures of Dance Dance Revolution, an exergame that I use in my Physical Education class. = = = = Dance Dance Revolution set up and ready to go! = = = = = = Dance Pad = = = = = = =