Students' acceptance of digital media in physical education—a cross-sectional study

Overall, students' acceptance of the different types of DM use in PE was moderate. Only entertainment showed a strong acceptance probably due to the students' previous experiences. In line with previous technology acceptance research in educational contexts, usefulness and enjoyment were found to be relevant predictors of DM acceptance. The differences in acceptance of different types of DM use in PE and the relevance of usefulness and enjoyment, should be considered by PE teachers for the successful integration of DM. Future research should investigate differences in DM acceptance in other populations (e.g., primary education), and longitudinal studies are needed to examine causal effects.

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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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2026-02-09
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2026.1654602
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Physical Education and Pedagogy
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Students' acceptance of digital media in physical education—a cross-sectional study

Jens Kleinert, Juliane Mackenbrock
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Physical Education and Pedagogy
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Students' acceptance of digital media in physical education—a cross-sectional study

Jens Kleinert, Juliane Mackenbrock
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Abstract

Overall, students' acceptance of the different types of DM use in PE was moderate. Only entertainment showed a strong acceptance probably due to the students' previous experiences. In line with previous technology acceptance research in educational contexts, usefulness and enjoyment were found to be relevant predictors of DM acceptance. The differences in acceptance of different types of DM use in PE and the relevance of usefulness and enjoyment, should be considered by PE teachers for the successful integration of DM. Future research should investigate differences in DM acceptance in other populations (e.g., primary education), and longitudinal studies are needed to examine causal effects.

Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingVol. 8
German Sport University Cologne (DE)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
Physical Education and Pedagogy
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