Dr. Rachel Flynn delivered keynote lecture at virtual-reality conference in France
Jimmy Bagley, professor of Kinesiology, and Rachel Flynn, associate professor of Child and Adolescent Development, delivered a keynote, “Active VR Gaming: Bridging Mind, Body and Technology Across the Lifespan” at the Mixed Reality Safety and Interaction workshop. It took place during the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Virtual Reality Conference in Saint-Malo, France.
Their talk spotlighted their research at SFSU, where they explore how virtual reality (VR) gaming can serve as a powerful tool for promoting physical activity across age groups. By combining expertise in kinesiology and developmental science, Bagley and Flynn are investigating how immersive VR environments can engage both children and adults in movement-based gameplay that supports health and wellness. Their presentation emphasized the potential of VR to transform sedentary screentime into meaningful exercise — bridging the gap between entertainment, cognitive engagement and physical fitness.
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