Evaluating Exergames: Impacts on Physical Health and Activity Levels

The integration of technology and sports has significantly redefined both professional athletic support and leisure activities, promising substantial benefits for health and well-being. Exergames, videogames that incorporate physical activity, represent a pivotal intersection of these domains. While the initial findings from various global studies suggest that these platforms could catalyze more active lifestyles through innovative formats like mobile apps and virtual reality, there remains a substantial knowledge gap. This gap is particularly evident in the long-term effectiveness of exergames in promoting physical activity and improving health outcomes.

This Research Topic aims to offer a detailed examination of the effectiveness of exergames as tools for enhancing health metrics. It will collate original research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses to provide a rounded perspective on how these technological interventions can contribute to physical well-being across different age groups. The overarching goal is to clarify the potential of exergames to not only increase activity levels but also enhance various components of physical fitness and thus improve overall health.

To ensure a comprehensive exploration of this promising field, this Research Topic will focus on the broader implications of exergames. In particular, we will investigate:

- Insights into the deployment of exergames to boost physical activity levels.
- Impacts of exergame interventions on physical fitness components such as body composition, strength, power, flexibility, and balance.
- Broad health outcomes resulting from regular exergame usage.
- The integration of exergames in Physical Education programs.

By concentrating on these themes, we encourage contributions that will deepen understanding of exergames' impacts and help refine their application for broader health benefits.

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• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Conceptual Analysis
• Data Report
• Editorial
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Conceptual Analysis
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Registered Report
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Exergames, Physical Health, Physical Activity, Fitness, Technology, Sports

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.