ePhyLi digital tools improve student-teachers' physical literacy knowledge: evaluation of usability, user experience,...

Area of Science:

• Physical Education
• Teacher Training
• Digital Health

Background:

• Physical Literacy (PL) is crucial for promoting active lifestyles and lifelong health.
• Equipping primary and physical education teachers with PL knowledge is essential for fostering healthy habits from childhood.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the ePhyLi Erasmus+ Sport project's educational content.
• To evaluate the effectiveness, usability, and user satisfaction of digital tools (e-book, mobile app, e-platform) for enhancing Physical Literacy knowledge among student-teachers.

Main Methods:

• Eighty-six student-teachers participated, utilizing three integration models: curricular, autonomous, and mixed.
• PL knowledge was assessed via pre- and post-intervention questionnaires.
• User experience, usability, and gamification were evaluated using multiple validated questionnaires and custom questions.

Main Results:

• The ePhyLi tools significantly improved Physical Literacy knowledge, especially with curricular integration.
• User experience was moderately positive, with generally good app usability and highly engaging gamification.
• While effective, primary school student-teachers reported lower usability and satisfaction with the app compared to Sport Science students.

Conclusions:

• Digital innovation and gamification effectively enhance student-teachers' Physical Literacy training.
• Further research is needed to validate findings and assess the translation of increased knowledge into improved teaching practices.