Simulations of Back and Arms

Autor/inn/en	Liu, Dan; Duan, Zhuojan
Titel	Simulations of Back and Arms
Quelle	In: Physics Teacher, 59 (2021) 7, S.544-546 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0031-921X
Schlagwörter	Scientific Concepts; Scientific Principles; Biomechanics; Mechanics (Physics); Simulation; Undergraduate Students; Majors (Students); Physical Therapy; Health Sciences; Inquiry; Active Learning; Human Body; Computation; Human Posture; Science Laboratories; Laboratory Training + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Biomechanik; Mechanik; Simulation program; Simulationsprogramm; Physiotherapie; Aktives Lernen; Menschlicher Körper; Posture; Körperhaltung; Laborkunde
Abstract	Equilibrium is an essential concept in undergraduate physics curriculum as it integrates Newton's laws and torque. The importance also comes from its wide applications in mechanics and biomechanics. Simulations of Back and Arms are developed mainly for the undergraduates who major in physical therapy and health sciences. They are implemented as open-ended inquiry learning on the subject of key concepts in equilibrium. Students practice and apply the knowledge to calculate the forces on the erector spinae muscle and lumbar vertebrae, then conclude the optimal posture for lifting a heavy object. Besides enhancing understanding of the lecture materials, students can practice lab skills such as image analysis and control variables. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01