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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Psychol.
Sec. Sport Psychology
Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1458899
This article is part of the Research Topic Physical Education, Health and Education Innovation-Vol II View all 6 articles

Multilevel Modeling of Technology Use, Student Engagement, and Fitness Outcomes in Physical Education Classes

Provisionally accepted
Zhaohang Cui Zhaohang Cui Yifan Song Yifan Song Xiaojuan Du Xiaojuan Du *
  • Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, China

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    The integration of technology in educational settings, particularly in physical education, has shown potential in enhancing learning experiences and improving physical health outcomes. This study aims to investigate the effects of technology use on student engagement and fitness outcomes, considering the mediating role of student engagement and the moderating influence of personal attributes. Utilizing a time-lagged design, the research collected data from 513 Chinese undergraduate students (52% male and, 48% female) aged between 18 and 24 years over three waves using structured questionnaires rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Results revealed a significant positive relationship between technology use and both student engagement (β = 0.68, p < 0.01) and fitness outcomes (β = 0.60, p < 0.01). Student engagement significantly mediated the relationship between technology use and fitness outcomes (β = 0.57, p < 0.01). Personal attributes moderated the effects of technology use on student engagement (β = 0.54, p < 0.01) and fitness outcomes (β = 0.52, p < 0.01), indicating varied benefits among students based on individual characteristics. These findings highlight the importance of tailoring technological applications in physical education to individual needs, suggesting that personalized approaches can significantly enhance the effectiveness of technology in improving fitness and engagement.

    Keywords: Technology use, student engagement, Personal attributes, fitness outcomes, Physical Education

    Received: 03 Jul 2024; Accepted: 15 Oct 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Cui, Song and Du. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Xiaojuan Du, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, China

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