The role of exergaming in improving physical activity: A review

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2014, Pages 864-870

  Sween, Jennifer ^a   Wallington, Sherrie Flynt ^a   Sheppard, Vanessa ^a   Taylor, Teletia ^b   Llanos, Adana A ^a   Adams Campbell, Lucile Lauren ^c  

^a GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^b HOWARD UNIVERSITY CANCER CENTER   (United States)

^c GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Energy expenditure; Exercise; Obesity; Videogaming

Indexed keywords

ENERGY METABOLISM; EXERCISE; FITNESS; HUMAN; OBESITY; PHYSIOLOGY; RECREATION; REST; REVIEW;

ENERGY METABOLISM; EXERCISE; HUMANS; OBESITY; PHYSICAL FITNESS; REST; VIDEO GAMES;

EID: 84906273191     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2011-0425     Document Type: Review

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