Augmented Reality in Physical Education

Augmented Reality Explained
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Future Direction of Augmented Reality

Microsoft HoloLens is a great example of where Augmented Reality is heading. These are see through glasses that can place virtual interactive objects into the physical environment you are in. In the future students will be able to:
  • Assess themselves by watching a holographic replay of their performance.
  • Change the layout of cones/players for tasks with a push of the button.
  • Explore the inner workings of the human body.
  • See 3-D demonstrations at any time.

Augemented Reality Apps

  • Dance Reality: Dance Reality uses Apple's latest augmented reality technology (ARKit) to place footprints onto the floor in front of you.
  • Get Gen Move: GenMove Season 1 is specially developed as part of the WHO partnership Healthy FIFA World Cup.
  • ​​Metaverse: Build your own Augmented Reality experiences using the Metaverse Studio.

​Exergaming Apps - Changing the Scenery

  • BitGym: BitGym upgrades your cardio machine with stunning interactive trails from around the world.
  • Real Indoor: Website that uses Google Street view for augmented experiences riding bikes.
  • Virtual Active: Virtual Active turns your cardio workout into an outdoor adventure.

​Exergaming Apps - Indoor Activities

  • ​​BitBreaker: Play the game with your body in this arcade inspired brick breaker. Step left or right to steer the paddle and jump for a power shot!
  • ​Color Go AR: Guide the sphere through each obstacle so that the color of the sphere and obstacle match.
  • HomeCourt Basketball Training: It’s the personal basketball trainer that’s always with you, capturing your performance, your stats, and your progress—guiding you to the next level.
  • ​​Jump Jump Froggy: Physical fitness and fundamental mathematical concepts while exercising body and mind.

Exergaming Apps - Outdoor

  • ​AR Runner: Run through checkpoints and set new records! Compete against other players worldwide! Play indoors or outside!
  • ​Ingress Prime: Turns walking/running in real life into a roleplaying game.
  • Pokémon GO: As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. 
  • PuzzleWalk: A gamified app where you can walk through cities around the world and solve 'spot the difference' puzzles.
  • Runbit: Run, Walk, Jog, Cycle to Collect stars, Escape monsters or Hunt animals on the map. Share, Compete and motivate friends to healthier lives.
  • ​The Walk: App that is part fitness tracker, game, and story.
  • Walkr: Walkr combines your phone’s pedometer with a fun galaxy adventure game.
  • Zombies, Run!: Turns walking/running in real life into a roleplaying game.