Table 4. Opinion-based responses regarding social media use in PA education (Phase-1, N=226; Phase-2, N=50)
Phase and Statement Rating
Mean SD
Phase 1 Survey
Support SM inclusion in PA education (n=223) 2.23 0.98
Should augment existing PA curriculum (n=220) 2.56 1.01
SM will be formally included in the future (n=222) 2.53 1.01
Phase 2 Survey
Support SM inclusion in PA education (n=49) 1.96 0.78
Worthwhile addition to the lectures (n=33) 1.94 0.85
Useful addition to PA curriculum (n=50) 2.06 0.83
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