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Francisco Javier Gil-Espinosa1, Adriana Nielsen-Rodríguez2, Ramón Romance2
1Andalucía Tech, Faculty of Educational Sciences, IBIMA, Researching in Sport Sciences (RSS) Research Group, Universidad de Málaga, Campus de Teatinos s/n, 29010 Málaga, Spain.
Education and Information Technologies
|May 25, 2022
Summary
Smartphone applications can enhance physical education (PE) by promoting physical activity (PA) in adolescents. This study found 18 suitable apps for various PE curricula, offering valuable tools for teachers.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Educational Technology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Smartphone applications (apps) are increasingly used in physical education (PE) to improve teaching quality and promote physical activity (PA) among adolescents.
- However, the integration of these apps into the secondary PE curriculum remains under-explored, particularly regarding their pedagogical approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically search for and evaluate smartphone apps focused on physical activity and sport.
- To assess the features, content, and quality of selected apps.
- To analyze the alignment of these apps with the secondary PE curriculum.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search conducted on the Google Play Store (January-March 2021).
- Inclusion criteria: focus on PA/sport, use by minors, free access, user score ≥4.
- Apps were reviewed for features, content, quality, and curriculum relevance.
Main Results:
- 18 smartphone apps focused on PA were included in the study.
- Apps were categorized for fitness/health (8), sports (2), body expression (4), and outdoor PA (4).
- The average quality score for the apps was 4.00.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone apps can be valuable tools for teachers to implement the secondary PE curriculum.
- These apps have the potential to effectively promote physical activity among adolescent students.
- Further research can explore specific app-teacher integration strategies for enhanced PE outcomes.
