Zan Gao, PhD, associate professor in the School of Kinesiology and director of the Physical Activity Epidemiology Laboratory (PAEL), published a review article, “A systematic review of active video games on youth’s body composition and physical activity,” in the International Journal of Sports Medicine.

The study found that, overall, active video games show positive effects in improving body composition and physical activity in overweight/obese youth. The publication concludes active video games are deemed promising to promote exercise and reduce childhood obesity.