Virtual Reality Exercise in a Community Highschool for Children With Disabilities

Preliminary Implementation and Development of an Enjoyable Virtual Reality Exercise Program for the Prevention of Cardiometabolic Disease Among Children With Disabilities in School Settings

The purpose of this study is to work with a community engagement group to develop and pilot a protocol for a virtual reality exergaming program for children with special needs at a high school.

A virtual reality exercise program will be run during school special physical education hours at a public high school. The program will be implemented by a person with cerebral palsy. The exercise will include rhythmic movement to music and fitness games.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Enrolled in school special physical education or self-reported disability
• Note from physician permitting participation in moderate intensity exercise or cleared for sport participation through physical examination that was on file by the school
• Ability to communicate in English (or a caregiver)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Complete blindness or deafness
• Condition that may make participation unsafe