Jogos eletrônicos ativos, uma nova ferramenta no combate ao sedentarismo

Abstract

The interest in active electronic games (Exergames) has been growing and being noticed in the most diverse fields of science and health, particularly in physical education. In order to combat childhood obesity, the Exergames appear as a possibility to raise daily levels of physical activity, taking advantage of the interest in the activities proposed in the games, since they simulate experiences of real situations, and can thus favor health due to increased movement loss of physical inactivity. The great challenge for enthusiasts and developers of Active Electronic Games lies in the need to develop stimuli capable of reaching levels of intensity sufficient to make the participant more active. It is worth mentioning that conventional physical exercises still obtain better results and therefore should not be discarded. After all the idea of the Exergames is that it becomes an input tool for the active life and not that it replaces conventional physical activities.