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    The article discusses research finding that active video games may help children be more physically active and potentially fight obesity. Some studies found that exergames got kids to engage in physical activity at levels that met guidelines. However, the article notes kids should still engage in traditional physical activities and spend time with family and friends offline to have a balanced lifestyle.

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    The article discusses research finding that active video games may help children be more physically active and potentially fight obesity. Some studies found that exergames got kids to engage in physical activity at levels that met guidelines. However, the article notes kids should still engage in traditional physical activities and spend time with family and friends offline to have a balanced lifestyle.

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    Active Video Games Helps some Kids Get Active


    By Jennifer Warner

    "Active Games Helps Some Kids Get Active" is an article written by Jennifer Warner
    and reviewed by Luis Chang of WebMD Health News. The said article contains
    about various researchers claiming the effectiveness of active video games in
    helping children engage in more physical activities. Some researcher say that so
    called "exergames" was played by nearly three-fourths (73%) children in a moderate
    to vigorous level of physical intensity that would count towards meeting the
    recommended physical activity guidelines. After various study was done, the results
    suggest that active video games may have a unique role in the battle against rising
    childhood obesity rates, stated, “Lack of school-based exergaming may represent a
    missed opportunity to introduce young people to another form of [physical activity]
    The feasibility of exergaming in community centers or at school needs to be tested,
    and research on the sustainability of exergaming is warranted.”

    I was fascinated with the information I discovered after reading the article. I didn't
    know such thing like "exergames" exist. Some research study mentioned in the
    article are unfamiliar, especially with the result that girls are those who engaged in
    more active video games rather than boys. I even realized that video games and
    other technological tools doesn't merely promote sedentary lifestyle but rather an
    alternative way in engaging into another form of physical activities.

    Even though exergames and active video games seems relevant and convenient to
    perform nowadays. Kids must engage themselves into physical activities and
    physical interactions with family and friends. Virtual activities may be prevalent but
    the idea of reconnecting children out of reality might only bring destructions and
    confusion. Life must be balanced between the physical world and the virtual method.
    Therefore, parents must guide their children especially in engaging to active physical
    activities might it be done traditionally or in virtual. There's nothing wrong of letting
    kids enjoy another form of physical activities but we must bare in mind that
    everything must be balanced and done in moderation.

    RUBRIC
    Rubric: Reaction Paper
    Content (15 points)
    • BACKGROUND (5 pts):
    - Provide background information from the article (source, author etc.)

    • OPINIONS & POINTS OF VIEW (5 pts):


    - What key points were made by the author?
    - Describe at least 3 key points—be specific!
    • NEW INFO THAT YOU LEARNED (5 pts):
    - Describe at least 3 new pieces of information that you learned from
    the article.
    - Discuss your personal opinions about the article.
    Writing (15 points)
    • Make sure to pay attention to the overall organization and paragraph
    structure of your essay. Usually, a well-organized essay will begin with
    an introductory paragraph, continue with at least three body
    paragraphs, and end with a concluding paragraph.

    SCORE:

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