ArticlePloS one2022
Using a design-based research approach to develop a technology-supported physical education course to increase the physical activity levels of university students: Study protocol paper.
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- Health and Physical Education Preservice Teachers' Health Literacy Levels and Teaching Practices: Protocol for a Design-Based Research Approach.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- College Community-Based Physical Activity Support at a Public University During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Retrospective Longitudinal Analysis of Intra- Versus Interpersonal Components for Uptake and Outcome Association.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Article
- Physical fitness decline and career paths: a longitudinal study of medical undergraduates.BMC medical education · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPromoting physical activity (PA) for university students is essential as PA levels decrease during the transition from secondary to higher education. Providing technology-supported university courses targeting students' PA levels may be a viable option to combat the problem. However, it is still unclear how and what technologies should be implemented in university courses to promote PA. This study aims to create a series of design principles for technology-supported physical education courses that aim to increase university students' PA knowledge, motivation and levels.
methodThe proposed methodology underpinning the research program is a seven-phase design-based research (DBR) approach, with the seven phases encompassed in four sequential studies. These four studies are a systematic review, a qualitative focus group study, a pilot study, and a randomised controlled trial (RCT) study. The protocol paper aims to detail the plan for conducting the four studies in a comprehensive and transparent manner, thus contributing to the methodological evidence base in this field. DISCUSSION: Design principles generated from this project will contribute to the growing evidence focusing on effective design and implementation features. Future practitioners can also use these to develop physical education courses that aim to promote university students' physical activity levels, knowledge, and motivation.
trial registrationThe RCT registry number: ACTRN12622000712707, 18/05/2022.
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