Dr. Zan Gao, assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and director of the Physical Activity Epidemiology Lab (PAEL), was recently published as the first author in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. This study examined the impact of an exergaming-based program on urban children’s physical activity participation, body composition and perceptions of the program. The findings suggested that implementation of exergaming-based program could have a significantly positive effect on children’s physical activity participation and attitudes.

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