This study was conducted to examine the efficacy of new digital learning tools such as the iPad, as well as other digital materials in an elementary school physical education environment. Research method involved analyzing poll results of instructors and students who answered questions regarding the usefulness of iPad2s and other digital materials. Based on the result of the poll, digital materials were created and uploaded onto iPad2s to be used in a public elementary school environment to verify the findings.<br> The following digital materials were uploaded onto the iPad2s: Performance Points, Exercise Methods, and Exercises designed to Develop Coordination. Upon investigation, it was learned that these materials were not only effective study materials for the users, but also effective teaching materials for the instructors, thus confirming the usefulness of iPad2s and digital materials. Additionally, this study confirmed that iPad2s were effective, irrespective of the technical ability of the user. The result confirmed that introduction of digital materials and iPad2s in an elementary school physical education environment can help raise the efficiency of teaching and learning. However, upon analysis of 3 of the investigation items, it was found that 4th graders with lower technical ability did not show signs of benefit from the use of iPad2s.

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In this study, it was aimed to clarify opportunity and motivation for applying for the long-term physical education teacher education program. Subjects were 8 teachers who have applied for it. Half structured interviews were conducted 2 times for each subject. The first interview aimed to ask their motivation and opportunity, and second interview focused on the process of making motivation for implementing physical education and opportunity for it. Interview was documented and analyzed through constant comparison. <br>As the result, opportunity for applying for the program and motivating factors includes not only individual factors such as motivation in teaching in physical education, but also encouragement from others such as administrative people. And both of them have played important roles. It is because, for the middle standing teachers, the program was working as the steps for employing to administrative positions. In addition, subjects were categorized into 3 types according to perspective of the process of making motivation for applying to the program via their commitment and support for the application to the program. <br>This result has suggested the important role of support from administrative people to motivate teachers for applying for long-term physical education teacher education program. At the same time, it suggests the importance of procedure to encourage teacher development based on their individual needs and situation they have faced.

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