PRO874: Enhancing Physical Education Motivation Using Physical Computing Towards Obesity Prevention

Johny Ling Pik Neng Ministry Of Education

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Data from the 2019 National Standard Fitness Test reveals a rising obesity rate among school students due to decreased exercise. This study explores how physical computing can boost student motivation in physical education. Three activities were tested, each completed twice: first without Micro:Bit and then with. Results demonstrate faster completion times with Micro:Bit, indicating heightened motivation. This suggests widespread use could inspire children to exercise more, potentially curbing Malaysia's childhood obesity problem.