Exploring the Efficacy of Augmented and Virtual Reality in the Assessment and Development of Movement Skill Proficiency in Children
Research Theme
Business and Technology
Status
Completed
Lead Researcher
Dr. Simon Schaerz
Duration of Project
2021-2022
Funders
CARIF
Project Description
Many Canadian children are not meeting the minimum physical activity guidelines that are associated with healthy growth and development. Many researchers have stressed the importance of movement skill proficiency as an important factors in children's affinity for physical activity. This project seeks to explore the efficacy of leveraging augmented and virtual reality technologies to assess and develop movement skill proficiency in children with the ultimate goal of promoting childhood physical activity engagement.