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  • Title: Use of a virtual human performance laboratory to improve integration of mathematics and biology in sports science curricula in Sweden and the United States.
    Author: Garza D, Besier T, Johnston T, Rolston B, Schorsch A, Matheson G, Annerstedt C, Lindh J, Rydmark M.
    Journal: Stud Health Technol Inform; 2007; 125():140-2. PubMed ID: 17377252.
    Abstract:
    New fields such as bioengineering are exploring the role of the physical sciences in traditional biological approaches to problems, with exciting results in device innovation, medicine, and research biology. The integration of mathematics, biomechanics, and material sciences into the undergraduate biology curriculum will better prepare students for these opportunities and enhance cooperation among faculty and students at the university level. We propose the study of sports science as the basis for introduction of this interdisciplinary program. This novel integrated approach will require a virtual human performance laboratory dual-hosted in Sweden and the United States. We have designed a course model that involves cooperative learning between students at Göteborg University and Stanford University, utilizes new technologies, encourages development of original research and will rely on frequent self-assessment and reflective learning. We will compare outcomes between this course and a more traditional didactic format as well as assess the effectiveness of multiple web-hosted virtual environments. We anticipate the grant will result in a network of original faculty and student research in exercise science and pedagogy as well as provide the opportunity for implementation of the model in more advance training levels and K-12 programs.
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