title: Instrumented and interactive limb models for biomechanics education: An assessment of efficacy and engagement.
abstract: Custom anatomical and instrumented models of the human arm and leg were designed and manufactured to complement the teaching of introductory biomechanics subjects. The models were assessed for engagement and efficacy via questionnaires and unscheduled pop-quizzes, respectively. Questionnaire results demonstrated the ability of the models to provide assistance with understanding and visualising the fundamental principles of biomechanics. Additionally, the majority of students who participated also stated that the models enhanced their motivation to learn and stimulated their interest in biomechanics. Results from the pop-quizzes were ambiguous about the efficacy of the arm and leg models; only one group (out of five) showed significant improvements in pop-quiz scores following exposure to the models. Significance was not reached in the remaining groups. Further assessment is required to expose the true efficacy of the models.
authors.forename: Romina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sulas
authors.forename: Nicholas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Liem
authors.forename: Lauren
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kark
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001703:Biophysics / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D032882:Comprehension; D005121:Extremities; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D009042:Motivation; D013334:Students; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult