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Evaluating the efficiency of an ultimate reality game for physical activity and healthy lifestyle behaviors in the college-age population

The Foundation's Health Games Research program was designed to build the field and advance knowledge about the intersection of video/computer games and health and health care through a national program that emphasizes applied research and convening.The purpose of this grant under the Health Games Research program is to evaluate the efficiency of an ultimate reality game for physical activity and healthy lifestyle behaviors in the college-age population.

Grant Details

Amount Awarded $184,743.00

Awarded on: 5/1/2008

Time frame: 5/1/2008 - 4/30/2010

Grant Number: 64442

Grantee

Indiana University School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

1025 East 7th Street
HPER 115
Bloomington, IN, 47405-7109

812-855-1561
Website

Jeanne D. Johnston
Project Director

812-855-5073
Email

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