• Si Man Lei (University of Macau)
• Soi Po Wong (University of Macau)
• Zihao Li (University of Macau)

This study aims to examine the effect of mobile technology and apps in various PE teaching activities. A total of 243 undergraduate students were enrolled in three types of Health and PE classes, dance (n=50), basketball (n=37), and weight management (n=156). Focus group interviews and online questionnaires have conducted to collect data. Both qualitative and quantitative data have been reviewed, analyzed and compared with relevant literature. The study shows that majority of students recognized mobile an effective learning tool, students were ready for mobile integrated learning environment and expressed that using mobile in PE class could improve practice, help them gain self-discipline and efficiency. In addition, some mobile centered instruction strategies were more effective, use of mobile apps improved learning outcomes, increased teaching and learning efficiency. The study has limitation on the diversity of participants (one institution). Future studies would include more teachers, students and to experiment different type of health and physical education programs from other institutions.

Author Profile(s)

• Dr. Lei Si Man is an assistant professor in Faculty of Education at University of Macau. Her scholarly interests include physical education and sport pedagogy and early childhood education, research focus on PE teaching and program model, sport psychology and motor development for young children.
  She have participated in teaching innovation project since 2013 and has been awarded Outstanding paper presented in 2017 annual conference of PE professional committee affiliated to Chinese Association for Educational Technology (CAET).

• Dr. Soi Po Wong, Senior Instructor, Faculty of Education, University of Macau.
• Dr. Zihao Li, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Macau.