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?’.