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1Department of Kinesiology California State University, Chico, 400 West 1st. Street, Chico, CA 95929-0330, USA. dknudson@csuchico.edu
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|October 14, 2006
Summary
A new version of the Biomechanics Concept Inventory was tested on kinesiology students. The assessment showed similar learning gains to previous versions, offering instructors more tools for evaluating biomechanics education.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Kinesiology Education
Background:
- Assessing student understanding in biomechanics is crucial for effective instruction.
- Existing concept inventories may require expansion to cover a broader range of competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a third version of the Biomechanics Concept Inventory.
- To expand the question pool for assessing student comprehension in introductory biomechanics courses.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 41 kinesiology majors completed the inventory before and after an introductory biomechanics course.
- The inventory assessed understanding of prerequisite knowledge and eight core competencies aligned with national standards.
Main Results:
- A normalized learning gain of 29% (SD 21) of the maximum possible improvement was observed.
- Performance was comparable to previous versions of the Biomechanics Concept Inventory administered at the same institution.
Conclusions:
- The third version of the Biomechanics Concept Inventory is a valid tool for evaluating student learning.
- Biomechanics instructors can utilize questions from all inventory versions to tailor assessments and improve teaching strategies.
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