Team FITNESSTeam FITNESS

Team Members:Colin Cunningham, Sean Cunningham, Jojo Entsuah, Britney Gertsner, Chris Higgins, Matt Hirsh,

Andrew McGowan, Alex Schmid, Justin Taylor, Joeseph Wildsmith

Mentor: Brianne Rowh Librarian: Annie Young

Research Questions:To what extent do interactive games increase physical activity levels as compares to traditional exercise? 

How can interactive games be used to encourage students to exercise?

Methodology:-Electronic questionnaire for interest/scanning-Split into two groups: interactive gaming (DDR on Wii) traditional exercise (jog around the track)-30 mins three times a week for ten weeks-Constant heart rate monitoring during activity-Weekly survey/journal recording additional exercise-Analysis of heart rate before and after to determine fitness change

Goals:-Prove interactive game is as effective a workout as traditional exercise-Increase exercise on college campuses through promotion of interactive gaming-Design interactive exercise room in ERC

Heart rate data for DDR player from Garmin Heart Rate Monitor

Heart rate data for jogger from Garmin Heart Rate Monitor