Diagnostic assessment of preparedness of level one sports science students for biomechanics modules

Abstract

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the use of a diagnostic test to assess the prepardness of level one students for a sports biomechanics module. During their first week at university, a cohort of 108 students completed a diagnostic test at the end of their first lecture in sports biomechanics, with no prior notice. Upon completion of the 12-week module, the students sat the same diagnostic test, again with no prior notice. The results from the initial test were used to identify areas that required emphasis and additional resources during delivery of the module. The comparison of test results from the two sittings was used as a measure of the level of success of the module in increasing the level of student understanding. It is concluded that the design of a diagnostic test specific to a module can be used both to inform subsequent teaching and to assess success of teaching methods.

Effectiveness of sports biomechanics module based on literacy skills to improve student concept understanding

“…This is supported by a research statement conducted by Hanif et al (2016) that with the development of learning tools, it can help to improve students' understanding of concepts. Similar results were found in the development research conducted by Dixon (2005) on the biomechanics module. Based on this research, after comparing student test results for two meetings, it turns out that this module can improve students' understanding.…”

Defining Friction Force: A Proposed Solution to a Textbook Problem

“…One common misconception is that friction force is only related to motion and can only be seen when motion is present (Dixon, 2005;Trumper & Gorsky, 1997). Students often confuse reaction force with friction force and think that the two are the same (Nuhoğlu, 2008).…”