exergame
Active video gaming
An exergame is a video game that requires physical activity to play, blending exercise with gaming.
Players might run, jump, dance, or swing their arms, with motion sensors or cameras tracking movement: The kids burned off energy playing exergames on the Wii.
Also called active video games or fitness games.
Comfort in distress
- controllerDevice directing a system
- motion controlsMovement-sensing game interface
- WiiMotion-sensing game console
- Just DanceSpontaneous rhythmic movement
Beat Saber · Wii Fit · balance board · motion sensor · gesture recognition · leaderboard · high score · level
Computer-created interactive environment
- augmented realityVirtual elements on real surroundings
- VR headsetWearable display for simulations
- motion captureRecording movement for animation
- avatarDigital user representation
haptic feedback · full-body · interactive · simulation · immersion · presence · sensory feedback · 360-degree
Accomplished goal or deed
- challengeTest of ability
- rewardsBenefits given for merit
- pointsUnits of tally
- badgesWorn symbols of status
unlockables · progress tracking · goals · competition · engagement · improvement · skill-building · streaks
Structured physical exercise
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- heart rateCardiac contractions per minute
sweat · reps · strength training · flexibility · endurance · step count · active minutes · fitness goals
console
Comfort in distress
- controllerDevice directing a system
- motion controlsMovement-sensing game interface
- WiiMotion-sensing game console
Just Dance · Beat Saber · Wii Fit · balance board · motion sensor · gesture recognition · leaderboard · high score · level · multiplayer
virtual reality
Computer-created interactive environment
- augmented realityVirtual elements on real surroundings
- VR headsetWearable display for simulations
- motion captureRecording movement for animation
avatar · haptic feedback · full-body · interactive · simulation · immersion · presence · sensory feedback · 360-degree · room-scale
achievement
Accomplished goal or deed
badges · unlockables · progress tracking · goals · competition · engagement · improvement · skill-building · streaks · social sharing
workout
Structured physical exercise
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
heart rate · sweat · reps · strength training · flexibility · endurance · step count · active minutes · fitness goals · rehabilitation