Exergaming, or exercise gaming, involves physical activity through video games that require movement and engagement of the player’s body. Integrating exergaming into healthy lifestyles programs within Boys and Girls Clubs can offer several benefits focused on team building, cooperative games, and social skill development.
Recently at the Boys & Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley we discussed how active gaming can be a creative and engaging way to incorporate teambuilding challenges. Watch the video below and read about other ideas!
- Collaborative Gameplay: Exergaming often involves multiplayer modes where team members must work together to achieve a common goal within the game. This fosters collaboration and encourages team members to communicate and strategize effectively.
- Problem-Solving Challenges: Many exergames feature puzzles, obstacles, or challenges that require creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills. By working together to overcome these challenges, team members can develop their problem-solving abilities and learn to leverage each other’s strengths.
- Leadership Opportunities: Exergaming can provide opportunities for different team members to take on leadership roles within the group. Whether it’s leading the team strategy, coordinating movements, or motivating others, exergaming allows individuals to showcase their leadership skills in a fun and non-traditional setting
Overall, exergaming provides a dynamic and interactive platform for teambuilding challenges, promoting teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and physical activity in a fun and engaging way. Contact us to learn more!