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Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs
Publication Date
Spring 4-15-2024
Abstract
The first study explored secondary physical education teachers’ acceptance and use of a supplemental software application, PLT4M (“Plat-form”). The study was an exploratory cross-sectional mixed methods study guided by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. Quantitative results showed that performance expectancy, attitude toward use, and price value significantly predicted PE teachers’ behavior intention to use PLT4M. Qualitative data revealed the following themes regarding teachers’ use: (1) differentiation and modifications; (2) accessibility; (3) limitations and challenges. The second study was a descriptive case study design that applied Activity Theory to examine how one high school PE program uses PLT4M. Four themes emerged from the case study and were: (1) PLT4M supported programmatic curriculum development and alignment; (2) PLT4M enhanced content delivery with students; (3) allocation of digital and physical resources improved program efficacy; (4) student agency in learning. The third study was a part of the qualitative case study within the second study and applied the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to explore students' experiences and perceptions of using PLT4M in their PE classes. Four themes emerged in the third study, which were: (1) PLT4M afforded student independence; (2) PLT4M provided accountability and motivation to improve; (3) cooperation and social interaction; (4) Easy to use within class.
Keywords
technology, secondary physical education, software application, curriculum, activity theory, PLT4M
Document Type
Dissertation
Language
English
Degree Name
Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science
Level of Degree
Doctoral
Department Name
Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences
First Committee Member (Chair)
Karen Gaudereault
Second Committee Member
Len Kravitz
Third Committee Member
Victoria Shiver
Fourth Committee Member
Kelly Simonton
Recommended Citation
Fullerton, Sean. "Investigating Software Application Use in Secondary Physical Education." (2024). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/educ_hess_etds/188
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Technology Commons, Health and Physical Education Commons