The School of Kinesiology Physical Activity Epidemiology Laboratory (PAEL) researchers Wenxi Liu, PhD student, Nan Zeng, PhD, Zachary C. Pope, Ph.D., Daniel J. McDonough, PhD student, and Zan Gao, PhD, associate professor and Director of PAEL, have published a peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. The paper, “Acute Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise on Young Adults’ Situational Motivation,” examines differences in college students’ situational motivation among immersive VR, non-immersive VR, and traditional stationary cycling sessions.

Their findings suggest immersive VR exercise has the potential to be an attractive exercise alternative, possibly promoting greater physical activity engagement and adherence among young adults.