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A need of technology-assisted physical activity in young indigenous children's health and physical education

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Abstract

This paper examines the issues of health and physical education among Indigenous young children in remote communities in Australia and the need for the implementation of technology-assisted physical activity. It was found that although these children were assumed to be very fit, they have higher rates of diseases than non- Indigenous young children, such as Type 2 diabetes. Technology assisted physical activity (Exergame) has been examined in relation to the Indigenous young children?s health and physical education in remote communities. It was also found that there is a need to implement the technology-assisted physical activities into Indigenous young children?s health and physical education classroom. Physical and health educators including general teachers and/or PE specialists in remote communities may find the investigation useful in promoting health and physical education through the use of technology-assisted physical activities among Indigenous children in remote communities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Technology for Education and Learning, TEL 2011
EditorsR. Huang
PublisherACTA Press
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9780889868908
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventIASTED International Conference on Technology for Education and Learning, TEL 2011 - Beijing, China
Duration: 24 Oct 201125 Oct 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Technology for Education and Learning, TEL 2011

Conference

ConferenceIASTED International Conference on Technology for Education and Learning, TEL 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period24/10/1125/10/11

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Health and physical education
  • Indigenous children
  • Technology-assisted physical education

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