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Parents vs. Exergames

August 04, 2008 By: Biray Category: Be in the Game

Parents everywhere want to know: can playing video games actually be healthy for you and your kids?

Video game consoles, like Nintendo Wii, have taken game play into a more interactive form of entertainment. These so-called ‘exergames’ (exercise plus video games) have researchers suggesting this be the next step against childhood obesity. But why not decide for yourself? I will be discussing the scientific facts behind game play and their health-related benefits and limitations. Isn’t it time we learn just the facts.

(Oh yeah, and be prepared to get your game on!)

Exergaming: Just the Facts!
Date: Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM -7:30 PM
Location: Chandler Library (Hamilton Location)
3700 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ
Contact: Call front desk 480-782-2828 for more information.

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4 Responses to “ Parents vs. Exergames ”

# 1 Anne-Marie Says:
August 5th, 2008 at 2:05 am
I am very interested in this topic as I want to open an exergaming centre in the UK. Will your report be aavailable online after the 26th?
# 2 Jose Castillo Says:
August 5th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Excellent topic! Will you be sharing your presentation or notes after the event? I would be very interested to hear some of your thoughts. Might be a bit of a road trip from TN

Thanks

Jose
# 3 Biray Says:
August 6th, 2008 at 7:52 am
Yes, my notes will be posted on my blog soon after the presentation.
# 4 Lyndsi Johnson Says:
August 27th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Awesome take on exergaming presentation! The topic just came up today in a physical education methods class im co-teaching @ Minot State University. How timely! Needless to say, it took me back to our initial research and programming. Let me know how it went!