ABSTRACT
Computers and other information technologies are fast becoming accepted as normal parts of both society and schooling. Children at the start of the 21st century are habituated to high levels of stimulation, they are visually aware, steeped in a culture of rapidly moving images and sounds, and are often adept with modern technology beyond the level of many adults (Martyn, 1999). There is a growing recognition that schools need to capitalize on this technical sophistication, and build upon it in the education of pupils for a rapidly changing world. Moreover, there is an expectation for teachers in all subjects to exploit the potential of these technologies to support teaching and learning. This chapter considers the role of information and communication technology within the context of physical education, and suggests ways in which its enormous potential can be of benefit to both teachers and pupils. Objectives
By the end of this chapter you should:
understand recent policies in information and communication technology;
appreciate the implications for your teaching of physical education;
have a range of ideas for utilizing information and communication technology to support teaching and learning in physical education lessons;
know how to locate further information and guidance for the use of information and communication technology in physical education.
