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¹Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom. J.P.Morton@ljmu.ac.uk

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Area of Science:

Sport and Exercise Sciences
Physiology
Biochemistry

Background:

Student understanding of complex physiological and biochemical concepts is crucial in sport science.
Identifying and addressing misconceptions is key to effective science education.
Existing literature highlights persistent misconceptions in undergraduate science programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify common student misconceptions in sport and exercise physiology and biochemistry.
To assess the effectiveness of current teaching strategies in alleviating these misconceptions.
To explore potential origins and remediation strategies for persistent misconceptions.

Main Methods:

A misconception inventory with 10 multiple-choice questions was developed.
The inventory was administered to undergraduate students (Levels 1, 2, and 3) in BSc Sport Science modules.
Data analysis focused on confirming proposed misconceptions and identifying those alleviated by teaching.

Main Results:

Nine out of ten proposed misconceptions were confirmed among the student cohort.
Only one misconception was alleviated by the teaching strategy across the degree program.
Eight misconceptions persisted from entry to exit of the undergraduate program.

Conclusions:

Significant misconceptions in exercise physiology and biochemistry are prevalent and persistent throughout undergraduate study.
Current teaching strategies are largely ineffective in addressing these core misunderstandings.
Further investigation into the origins of these misconceptions and development of targeted interventions are necessary.