Digital Sports

Digital Sports Are on the Rise

When we talk about digital sports, gaming is often the first thing that comes to mind. While sports in the gaming industry are indeed a big business, they don't involve physical activity. Gaming typically involves prolonged screen time, which isn't beneficial for physical or mental health. More concerning is that many young people are developing addictions, leading to even less movement than is normal for their age. This can have dramatic consequences later in life. However, digital sports can also involve physical activity without requiring extensive screen time. In fact, it can be the solution to get inactive youth moving again. Discover how Lü uses digital sports to make exercise enjoyable.

Digital Sports Can Also Include Physical Movement

Schools and sports clubs are ideal places to introduce children to sports at an early age. This is important because children are still developing. Physical activity improves their motor skills and coordination. How can schools address the growing number of students glued to digital screens who barely move? You can combat this phenomenon with digital tools, specifically through digital sports. With these tools, you can create an interactive gym where students are as active as in traditional physical education classes. Since this new approach to digital sports aligns with the experiences of young people, they will rediscover their enjoyment of movement and you will be prepared for the future!

How Does Lü's Interactive and Digital Sports System Work?

Digital sports with Lü’s system are entirely interactive. The system includes 3D cameras, sensors, a projector, and an audio and light module. You digitally start an application with a sport or game that is projected onto the wall by the projector. Participants react by moving or, for example, throwing a ball. The sensors and cameras capture these movements, which are reflected in the projected image on the wall. Digital sports involve an interaction between the moving individual and modern digital technology. This demonstrates that modern techniques can indeed motivate people to move. The experience is enhanced by sound and light effects. This method is particularly appealing to school classes, making children look forward to physical education.

The Possibilities with Lü's Digital Sports System

When you acquire Lü's digital sports system for your school or club, you join the Lü community. You can share experiences and applications with other users. Depending on your subscription choice, you will get access to all basic applications (free with the standard Lü subscription) or, in addition to basic applications, access to various extra applications (with the paid Lü+ premium subscription). The more applications you have, the more varied activities you can offer.

Digital Sports Make Exercise Accessible

Although sports clubs still have plenty of members, younger generations are less inclined to join. They prefer screen activities, which often interfere with sports and physical activity. Therefore, digital sports are a highly effective alternative today. Besides clubs and government institutions, digital sports are especially well-suited for schools. They create an interactive gym where virtually everything in sports and games is possible, rekindling students' interest in sports.

What Makes Digital Sports So Attractive?

It’s clear that many people are persuaded to move when digital sports are involved. The interactive component is seen as appealing. There is interaction between the projected images on the wall and the participants. Participants react with movements to the images, which in turn respond to their actions. Moreover, interactive images can be made very engaging with various animations. This is enticing for younger generations who love gaming. Digital sports make them feel as if they are part of the game while still getting their physical activity.

Digital Sports Promote Health

Consider children and youth who are glued to computer screens. Their lack of movement leads to various health issues, which may not be immediate but certainly appear later in life. Insufficient movement slows physical development, increases the risk of obesity, and leads to other medical problems such as diabetes or cardiovascular diseases. If digital sports can help reintroduce movement, it is a beneficial development for improving health through modern technology. Additionally, people undergoing rehabilitation can also benefit from digital sports. There are so many interactive options that sports and games can be easily adapted to the participants' levels.

Lü Makes Digital Sports Possible

Digital sports are made possible by Lü. Lü consists of a configuration including a light and sound module, a projector, sensors, and cameras. Depending on the configuration, it can provide one or more walls with interactive images. Lü offers the following configurations:

• Lü ÜNO: For one interactive wall for smaller groups and spaces.
• Lü DÜO: For multiple interactive walls in larger spaces and for larger groups.
• Lü MOBILE: Create a mobile interactive wall wherever you want. With Lü, you get standard access to apps for creating interactive sports and games. An additional Lü+ subscription provides access to even more apps and features.

Everything for Sports at Idema

For over 30 years, Idema has been Belgium’s largest supplier of sports and play equipment, sporting goods, and sports infrastructure. We continuously update our range and incorporate the latest innovations where possible. This includes digital sports. We offer both traditional sports products and Lü systems for modern and interactive gymnasiums. With us, you’ll find a complete range of options to meet all your needs.
 

More information in These Articles:

• Encourage Children to Move with an Interactive Playground
• Movement Through Interactive Projection is the Future
• What Are the Possibilities with an Interactive Projector?
• How Can You Engage in Interactive Sports?
• How Does Lü’s Interactive and Digital Sports System Work?
• What Will the Gym of the Future Look Like?