Physical Activity

In EyeToy: Kinetic Total Fitness, two personal trainers create a 12-week exercise program that is specific to the needs of each individual player. Players engage in workout routines that focus on cardio, combat, mind & body, and toning. The personal trainers provide feedback and encouragement.

Healthy Eating and Exercise Software is a set of children’s PC games that focus on the importance of eating healthy foods and staying physically active. These educational games can teach children to engage in healthy eating habits, avoid junk food, and get exercise.

In this free, online game developed by the National Diary Council, players help Sophia and Billy be the fastest runners in their school. Players pick healthy and nutritious foods for Sophia and Billy to eat so they will have energy to run faster.

Fitclub is a membership service that gives players the opportunity to exercise in a virtual environment using a 15” touchscreen that attaches to an exercise bike. The Fitclub system keeps track of players’ progress and provides information intended to help players reach their fitness goals.

FootGaming.com is a web site that sells the FootPOWR controller pad that can be used with a variety of computer games to add physical activity to the game-playing experience. Players can play their favorite games by moving and standing instead of manipulating a mouse, and they can log miles, calories, and distance.

Frogger Hop, Skip & Jumpin’ Fun is an exergame for children on the Playstation2 platform. Using a controller mat, players take part in challenges designed to keep their feet moving and bodies in motion. Players explore Frogger’s swamp and meet friends along the way.

This role-playing game is aimed at adolescent girls at risk of obesity. It encourages players to follow the food groups and serving suggestions of each while getting ample amounts of physical activity daily.

GameWheels was developed to give patients suffering from spinal cord injuries the opportunity to exercise while playing an exergame. It can be used as a therapeutic tool for wheelchair users.

Helix is a dance game designed to give players a fun and exciting way to exercise. Similar to the children’s game Simon Says, players mimic the motions and dance moves demonstrated by a robot on the screen. There are several levels of difficulty and over twenty songs to help encourage players.

IMPACT was developed in response to growing concern over obesity in the United States. Players can learn about the benefits of physical activity and how to change their lifestyles for the better. This game has been used to help those at risk of obesity develop habits that will help them regain a healthier life. IMPACT is designed for tweens and is available for MAC and PC.