Educational and Social Exergaming: A Perspective on Physical, Social, and Educational Benefits and Pitfalls of Exergaming at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Afterwards

Educational and Social Exergaming: A Perspective on Physical, Social, and Educational Benefits and Pitfalls of Exergaming at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Afterwards

Physical inactivity and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) signify two pandemics with negative physical, mental, and economic consequences. Younger and older people have not reached the recommended physical activity level for years. Societal restrictions due to COVID-19 additionally reduce opportun...

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Main Authors: Marco Rüth, Kai Kaspar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
COVID-19
exergaming
physical activity
social gaming
social learning
media education
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.644036/full

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