Adapted Physical Educators’ Social Media Usage for Professional Learning

Physical educators report a multitude of benefits from accessing informal learning opportunities via social media. However, lack research has been conducted on adapted physical education (APE) teachers’ usage media for professional (PL) purposes. Thus, the purpose this study was to explore how APE teachers use learn about content. A survey used identify ( n = 73) patterns. Descriptive statistics were reported, and multiple t -tests compare participants perceived usefulness vs. conferences PL Multiple linear regression analyses also variables that predicted participants’ likelihood attending using Results demonstrated many an array platforms topics such as activities equipment. indicated significantly more useful in gaining information related compared Following multivariate analysis, personal purposes associated with conference attendance. The potential organizing bodies future recommendations are discussed.