What are the benefits of a commercial exergaming platform for college students? Examining physical activity, enjoyment, and future intentions

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 311-318

  Garn, Alex C ^a   Baker, Birgitta L ^a   Beasley, Emily K ^a   Solmon, Melinda A ^a  

^a LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Motivation; Video games; Young adults

Indexed keywords

EID: 84857282513     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.9.2.311     Document Type: Article

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