How to facilitate physical skill development in exertion games

Throwing is an important physical skill that lays the foundation for the ability to participate in many physical activities and sports experiences. We aim to support the development of physical skills through exertion game design; our focus here is on the design of an exertion based throwing game that aims to help children improve their ability to throw. We discuss the results of some initial play testing, and how these observations can inform future game design to offer us insights into how technology can support the development of physical skills, important for physical healt