A UT study recently published in the Games for Health Journal suggests that active video games may actually be a source of moderate or intense physical activity in children five to eight years old. A news release about the study sent in early June resulted in nearly 200 media mentions.
News Sentinel: Some video games give kids exercise
International Business Times: Active Video Gaming Can Be Better Than Playing Outside
Tech Times: New Study Says Motion Gaming May Be Better For Kids Than Playing Outside
Yahoo! News: UT Study Compares Active Video Gaming to Unstructured Outdoor Play
Bloomberg Business: UT Study Compares Active Video Gaming to Unstructured Outdoor Play
Toronoto Sun: Active video gaming ‘source of physical activity,’ study says