Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Department of Sport Management Faculty of Physical Education & Sport Sciences,University of Tabriz , Tabriz, IRAN
2 University of Tabriz
Abstract
This research aimed to examine the influence of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) on the adoption of innovative technological tools among physical education teachers. This study employed a quantitative approach and utilized structural equation modeling techniques via SmartPLS software. A purposive sampling method was used to select a sample of 100 physical education teachers. Data were collected and analyzed using a standardized questionnaire based on UTAUT constructs. The findings revealed that the four primary factors—performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions—positively and significantly impacted teachers' behavioral intention to use technology. Specifically, effort expectancy was the weakest predictor of usage intention, while facilitating conditions exerted the strongest influence. These results corroborate the necessity of adopting a multifaceted approach, encompassing the provision of evidence regarding technological benefits, designing user-friendly interfaces, fostering a supportive culture, and ensuring adequate infrastructure to enhance the acceptance of these tools among physical education teachers. These findings may assist education policymakers in developing effective strategies for implementing new technologies in educational settings.
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