The primary purpose of this study was to identify factors that may support or impede computer application in physical education within the Florida public school system. It was revealed in the review of literature that physical education is the lowest in computer application of all the curriculum areas (Parks, 1993, Florida DOE). A questionnaire was developed specifically to answer the research questions and was sent to a stratified random sample (1,098) of Florida physical educators. / After the data were analyzed using multiple regression and descriptive statistics, it revealed information that led to the following conclusions: (a) A relationship exists between computer use and factors identified as: paperwork demands, attitude toward computer use, willingness to change, basic computer knowledge, hours of training, and accessibility. The greatest contribution to computer use was "attitude toward computer use." (b) The "Crown" region of the state of Florida had the highest reported percentage of computer application for physical education specialists. (c) The "Panhandle" region of the state of Florida had the lowest reported percentage of computer application for physical education specialists. (d) A relationship exists between computer use and methods of computer knowledge acquisition. (e) A relationship exists between attitude and methods of computer knowledge acquisition. (f) No relationship exists between willingness to change and methods of computer knowledge acquisition. (g) A relationship exists between basic computer knowledge and methods of computer knowledge acquisition. (h) More physical education specialists attribute lower computer application to lack of training and experience than any other single factor. (i) Physical education specialists are using computers to a greater degree than previously indicated through the current literature. (j) Physical education specialists have greatest access to "Apple" computers at school. (k) The most common uses for computers by physical education specialists are word processing and spreadsheet applications. (l) The most common physical education specific use for computers is "fitness assessment and testing programs." (m) The "self taught" and "computer course(s)" methods of computer knowledge acquisition are the most conducive for computer applications. / These conclusions should give specific insight for further research that may be helpful in promoting computer implementation in physical education. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 55-07, Section: A, page: 1868. / Major Professor: Charles Imwold. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1994.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_77185 |
| Contributors | Cole, Joseph Gregory., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 110 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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