The European Journal of Social Sciences recently published an article concerning a very important issue in education today. What do Physical Education Teachers Think about Integrating Technology in Physical Education? by Rolf Kretschmann explores the opinions of a sample of physical education teachers on integration of technology in a physical education classroom. Results of this study are surprising; showing physical education teachers resistance to technology integration and a general consensus that their teaching in physical education is successful without technology. However, I believe integrating technology into modern education is becoming more crucial as we continue to evolve. Today technology can be integrated into any subject area and become a useful tool in the classroom. I feel physical education may be overlooked. As America continues to be the most obese country in the world, educating students at a younger age on how to stay physically fit and maintain proper diet seems to be a pressing issue. I feel the use of technology such as interactive workout programs or logs and online or interactive diet planning could be the key to reaching children at a young age. Below is a video from the University of North Carolina of some other ways to incorporate technology into the classroom and get kids interested.
Below I have also linked to a couple interactive diet websites that could be helpful to educators and students:
In conclusion, I feel if we don't get kids interested in their health at a young age America will continue on the path of poor health and obesity. The physical educators job is to break this cycle and ensure the future of America by keeping the future healthy. I believe if physical education teachers began to incorporate more technology into lessons, younger students may take more interest in their health.
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