Self-efficacy theory applied to undergraduate biomechanics instruction. (June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wallace, Brian; Kernozek, Thomas
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospitality, leisure, sport & tourism education. Volume 20(2017)
• Page Start: 10
• Page End: 15
• Publication Date: 2017-06
• Subjects: Biomechanics -- Teaching -- Learning; Hospitality industry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Leisure industry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Recreation industry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Tourism -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 338.4791071
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhlste.2016.11.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-8376

Abstract

Abstract: Undergraduates are usually required to complete one or more biomechanics courses in a movement science curriculum. Students often avoid taking this course, perhaps because they have a reduced perception of success due to low self-efficacy with the perceived content, particularly related to mathematics. Student learning may be increased through the self-efficacy theory constructs of performance accomplishments, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion, and emotional arousal. Within these, instructors may enhance student learning by: increasing students' perception of the content's application, reducing the use of technical equipment, utilizing modern presentation technologies, and emphasizing qualitative understanding. This paper will detail each of these. Graphical abstract: