Diffusion of Innovations Multimedia Presentation XerTrainer Sue Beer 2011 EDUC Walden University

NEED Sedentary lifestyles have impacted the amount that children exercise AND their desire to exercise but not all children are interested in organized sports. Schools are trying to make their P.E.classes more inclusive to children of different sizes, abilities and interests.

RESEARCH Scientific research was done in 2011 comparing energy cost of 6 forms of exergaming Results claimed that the Xertrainer showed higher results in exercise, enjoyment and social development.

Amin and Xertech merged in 2009 providing programs and equipment to cover a diversity of applications, ranging from combating obesity in youth, adults and seniors to conditioning high performance athletics, from medical wellness to education for PE, adapted PE and special education. DEVELOPMENT

The original goal behind the creation of Sportwall was to create fun short, fast moving, full-body games that engaged the full intensity and focus of the athlete, with results measured via electronically generated scores. Today, this approach has proven successful and continues to incentivize repeated play until mastery takes place.

DEVELOPMENT XerTech Inc. has developed and patented the Sportwall Performance PT®, Sportwall® Training Stations, XerTrainer™, XerPro™, the XerPlay™ Interactive Playgrounds, and the XerDance® multi-player dance game system

COMMERCIALIZATION Xergames are present in: YMCA, JJC & Nonprofits establishments Educational settings Park & Recreation departments Health & Fitness Clubs Military- youth and family