JCARM Journal of Contemporary Academic Research and Methodologies JCARM 3139-7247 Ivory and Finch Publishers 10.5281/zenodo.21296352 JCARM_JUN_26_120 Review Article LEVERAGING DIGITAL FITNESS TECHNOLOGIES FOR SKILL ACQUISITION AND HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION: A REVIEW OF NIGERIAN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION OLAYINKA SANNI HAMMED FCT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ZUBA-ABUJA yinkamoney44@gmail.com 10 07 2026 1 5

This paper takes a critical look at how incorporating digital fitness tools into Physical and Health Education (PHE) departments across Nigerian Colleges of Education can transform practical skill training and improve national human capital. While global benchmarks are shifting quickly toward data-driven sports science, the teacher-education system in Nigeria relies heavily on older and analog teaching methods. Drawing on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Human Capital Theory, this review explores how specialized resources like motion-analysis apps, wearables, and exergaming can upgrade classroom instructions and activities. It also reveals the major roadblocks on the ground, such as unstable power supply, budget gaps worsened by changing foreign exchange rates, and a general hesitation among schools to adopt new tech. To get around these infrastructure issues, the paper introduces a realistic, low-cost "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) setup paired with offline-capable software. Ultimately, equipping future PHE teachers with solid digital tracking skills will create a positive and dynamic change, improve community health, lower long-term medical burdens, and help Nigerian youth tap into the global digital sports space.

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