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Impact of technology on achievement and

engagement in meeting fitness goals

An Truong

Touro University California

ABSTRACT

Technology has enhanced students learning. Integrating electronic devices in Physical

Education classes may expand student’s awareness and provide student’s engagement

within the lesson plan. In one study, students used video to record their throwing and

catching skills. The video provided students with feedback to correct their

biomechanics of the skills. Online gaming such as Kahoot can help increase vocabulary

scores and self-monitor on task behavior. In another study, popular music helped

increased students engagement and increase their step count during physical activity.

The California FitnessGram has healthy zones for 8th grade boys and girls in mile run. I

want to incorporate digital learning tools to help students improve their mile run times.

This study will show how technology can impact students’ mile times, built

self-confidence, and problem solve their performance. The pre-experimental study will

provide pre- and posttest data from two subgroups- boys and girls- using technology to

support their running tests. Data will also be provided from student self-evaluation using

an electronic device.

Keywords: FitnessGram

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of my research is to have student engage in physical education with the

help of technology. My question is how the use of technology impacts students’

mile times for meeting running goals in a fitness assessment. I want to explore

whether such devices as heart-rate monitors, smart phones, and cameras can enhance

students’ achievement of proper running form, breathing techniques, and running

strategy. Today adults use many kinds of technology to monitor, measure and set goals

for fitness. I plan to study how these technology tools might effect children’s fitness

goals in physical education.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT

GOAL/PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

METHODOLOGY

STUDY DESIGN

DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION

RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUMMARY

REFERENCES

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