Movement video games boost preschoolers’ exercise

Reuters – Carolyn Crist

Video games with a physical activity component could help young children get more exercise during the school day, a small study suggests. Also called “exergaming,” popular games such as “Just Dance for Kids” and “Nickelodeon Fit” prompt kids to move around while they play. The current study found that compared to kids in preschool who played in traditional recess, those who played exergames got significantly more physical activity. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-preschoolers-exergaming/movement-video-games-boost-preschoolers-exercise-idUSKCN1PJ1ZN