Innovation in physical education: Teachers$$ perspectives on readiness for wearable technology integration

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to explore physical education teachers' perspectives on their readiness to use and integrate wearable

technology as an innovation in physical education. The article presents a case study grounded on an analytic induction logic with a

constructivist epistemology and involves semi$-$structured interviews with $38$ public school physical education teachers. Based on a

thematic analysis of interview data, the study identifies eight themes on attitudinal shifts, adequate capabilities, convenient use, injury

prevention, effective exercises, non$-$sedentary behavior, and system access. These themes reflect the technological and

organizational conditions that enable physical education teachers$$ readiness to use and integrate wearable technology in physical

education. The article concludes with discussions on theoretical and practical implications of the research, limitations and future

QUESTION $1(20$ Marks$)$

$$Based on a thematic analysis of interview data, the study identifies eight themes on attitudinal shifts, adequate capabilities,

convenient use, injury prevention, effective exercises, non$-$sedentary behavior, and system access.$$ Determine and justify the

methodology where thematic analysis is used, and further report on how a thematic analysis is conducted in relation to the study

provided in the abstract$..$