Freegaming: Mobile, collaborative, adaptive and augmented exergaming
| Title | Freegaming: Mobile, collaborative, adaptive and augmented exergaming |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Gorgu, L, Campbell, AG, McCusker, K, Dragone, M, O'Grady, MJ, O'Connor, NE, O'Hare, GMP |
| Journal Title | Mobile Information Systems |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 287-301 |
| Start Page | 287 |
| Journal Date | January 2012 |
| Short Title | Freegaming |
| Type of Article | MetaPress |
| Abstract |
Addressing the obesity epidemic that plagues many societies remains an outstanding public health issue. One innovative approach to addressing this problem is Exergaming. A combination of Exercise and Gaming, the objective is to motivate people participate in exercise regimes, usually in their home environment. In this article a more holistic interpretation of this exercise paradigm is proposed. Freegaming augments Exergaming in a number of key dimensions but especially through the promotion of games in outdoor mobile contexts and within a social environment. The design and implementation of a platform for Freegaming is described and illustrated through the description of a sample game. |
| URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/MIS-2012-00147 |
| DOI | 10.3233/MIS-2012-00147 |















