ERIC Number: EJ1432561
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0892-4562
EISSN: EISSN-2168-3778
May the Force(s) Be with You: The Utility of Using a Game-Based Approach to Teach Biomechanics
Stuart Evans; Kellie Sanders
Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, v37 n4 p8-17 2024
Many high school students fear and dislike introductory biomechanics, which can add to the challenges physical educators face in teaching and supporting their students' learning. There is evidence that active and participative learning approaches can improve student engagement with and understanding of biomechanical concepts. This can be done by teaching the theoretical and practical components of biomechanics within a specific pedagogical approach, namely Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU). As TGfU has been shown to significantly improve student engagement and learning in a wide variety of other related disciplines, this article provides strategies for introducing biomechanics using the TGfU pedagogy framework--which may also benefit STEM engagement and the application of STEM-related knowledge.
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Biomechanics, High School Students, Learner Engagement, Physical Education, Learning Activities, Physical Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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