THE PROSPECT OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE WAY TO OVERCOME OVERWEIGHT PROBLEMS IN IRAQ

Authors

  • Fathil Bakir Allami Education Department, Utara University, Malaysia College Physical Education and Sport Science, Maysan University, Iraq
  • Mohdsofian Omar-Fauzee Mohdsofian Omar-Fauzee
  • Ishak Sin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v0i0.258

Keywords:

modern technology, physical education program, overweight problems, obesity, Iraq

Abstract

The overweight problem in Iraq has been a great issue that needs to be solved by government to ensure a better well-being. The purpose of this paper is to explore the need of the modern technology in physical education in order to overcome the issues of overweight in Iraq. The methodology used in this paper is through library research which focuses on issues of overweight and modern technology application in physical education programs. It can be concluded that the use of modern technology in physical education programs will help to promote the use of best practices in physical and health education in order to overcome overweight issues. Further suggestion relating to the prospects of modern technology in physical and health education were recommended in this paper.

 

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  • Mohdsofian Omar-Fauzee Mohdsofian Omar-Fauzee
    Education Department, Utara University, Malaysia
  • Ishak Sin
    Education Department, Utara University, Malaysia

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2016-10-04

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Vol 2, No 3 (2016)

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