VR & Exergaming

11.30.21 Exergaming Tech Tuesday.mp4

Virtual Reality (VR) Exergaming

In this Tech Tuesday, Drs. J.J. Wallace, Bethany Jurs, and Mark Jackson share their initial findings from their research into VR gaming as exercise and as motivation to exercise. The study asked participants to play dancing games on Oculus Rift headsets to see if exercising via VR game has similar physiological effects as exercise and to try and determine if playing video games increases individuals motivation to do exercise. 

Watch the video of the presentation to find out more about this exciting project.