Can video Game-Style PE get kids moving more?
NCT ID NCT07723989
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether an 8-week gamified cooperative exergaming program called 'The Movement League' can boost motivation, increase physical activity, and reduce sedentary behavior in primary school children during physical education classes. Around 176 children aged 8 to 12 will be assigned by classroom to either the exergaming program or standard PE. The study measures changes in fitness, motor skills, and how children feel about physical activity.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a gamified cooperative exergaming program called The Movement League, combining dance-based exergames, cooperative learning, and rewards
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer schools a fun, ready-to-use program to get children moving more and sitting less during physical education.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small (176 children) and short (8 weeks), so results may not apply to other schools or last long-term. The program's novelty might wear off, reducing its effect over time.
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Jaén, Spain
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