Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • describe how children interact with technology in a wide range of ways in today’s digital universe
  • discuss the relationship between screen time and low levels of physical activity in children
  • evaluate evidence exploring whether technology such as video games and wearable activity monitoring as well as health and fitness apps aimed at children impact physical activity levels
  • identify key discussion points relating to the question: ‘Is technology helping or hindering children’s physical activity levels?’.