UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF A PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING BIOMECHANICS MODULE

Authors

Laurence Protheroe, Hartpury UniversityFollow
Luciana De Martin Silva, Hartpury UniversityFollow
Celeste Wilkins, Sport Performance Lab, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Toronto, CanadaFollow

Category

Teaching and learning

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore student perceptions of problem-based learning and provide recommendations for practice. Five students enrolled on a 2^nd year sports biomechanics module at a UK institution participated in semi-structured focus groups at the mid- and endpoints of the module. Thematic analysis, with an inductive focus, identified themes related to successes, challenges and recommendations. Successes included intellectual development, teamwork and inclusivity. Challenges included uncertainty, engagement and retreat in intellectual development. Recommendations were integration of some traditional methods and choice of assessed problems. Educators can be confident that problem-based approaches can develop desired skills for practice but should be conscious of their students' stage of intellectual development.

Recommended Citation

Protheroe, Laurence; De Martin Silva, Luciana; and Wilkins, Celeste (2024) "UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF A PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING BIOMECHANICS MODULE," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42: Iss. 1, Article 192.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/192