Sports teaching: A biomechanical perspective for educators and coaches
Effective sports teaching entails a deep consideration of biomechanics, which helps instructors and coaches improve athletes’ performance and reduce damage hazards. This study examines the integration of biomechanical philosophy in sports education to optimize teaching tactics for youth athletes. The primary aim is to evaluate how the biomechanical approach in sports teaching impacts the performance and skill acquisition of athletes, particularly persons exhibiting suboptimal force profiles. A randomized sample of 89 students participated in the intervention, separated into an experimental group receiving biomechanical training and a control group undergoing traditional physical education. Biomechanical analysis performance is employed to evaluate modification in performance variables, focusing on anaerobic power and sprinting mechanics. This study aims to address a specific deficiency in athletes’ force-velocity profiles, thereby enhancing their mechanical output during sprints. Paired t-tests are used in statistical analysis to assess the outcomes before and after the intervention, grouping comparisons, and performance outcomes of ANOVA. The conclusion discovered significant improvements in the experimental group, particularly in maximal horizontal force and sprint performance, with p < 0.01, indicating a strong impact of biomechanical training on athletic capabilities. The results suggest that incorporating biomechanical insights into sports teaching can significantly enhance the performance of youth athletes, making an important strategy for educators and coaches aiming to improve physical education outcomes.
Authors
- Bo Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8211-9106)
Institutions
- Wuxi Institute of Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Molecular & cellular biomechanics
- Published
- 2025-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.62617/mcb588
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00