Exergaming as a Didactic Tool in Physical Education

Journal Title: Studies in Sport Humanities - Year 2016, Vol 19, Issue 19

Abstract

The usefulness of videogames as didactic tools is a controversial subject, especially in physical education. The objective of this review is to contribute to the debate on the subject through the analysis of the potentialities and problems related to the use of the kind of videogames called exergames. The review focuses on the effects of exergames on educational domains, with particular consideration of physical and motivational components. Finally, examples of how to include exergames in physical education lessons will be presented.

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Agata Kiluk

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Agata Kiluk (2016). Exergaming as a Didactic Tool in Physical Education. Studies in Sport Humanities, 19(19), 11-16. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-271814