Is Enhanced Physical Activity Possible Using Active Videogames?
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Our research indicated that 10-12-year-old children receiving two active Wii™ (Nintendo®; Nintendo of America, Inc., Redmond, WA) console videogames were no more physically active than children receiving two inactive videogames. Research is needed on how active videogames may increase physical activity.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Games for health journal
دوره 1 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012