Biomechanics optimizes learning posture and learning efficiency in higher education teaching and learning
Abstract
In modern educational environments, biomechanics, as the study of the principles of human movement and mechanics, offers new perspectives and solutions, especially in online and long-term learning processes. Teachers need to focus not only on the optimization of teaching content and strategies but also consider students’ physical adaptations and cognitive load. The application of biomechanics can help to improve students’ learning experience by rationally designing the learning environment, adjusting the teaching objectives and methods, and reducing the negative impacts of improper body postures, exercise loads, and fatigue, thus enhancing learning efficiency. This study examines the multiple applications of biomechanics in education, including the impact on teaching goals, optimization of content selection, improvement of teaching methods, and protection of students’ physical health. The principles of biomechanics help teachers identify and analyze the physiological responses produced by students during the learning process, such as muscle fatigue and improper posture, and suggest appropriate adjustments. For example, reasonable study posture and regular breaks can significantly reduce students’ physical load and improve concentration and learning efficiency. Through the lens of biomechanics, teachers are able to design teaching activities that meet students’ physiological needs, prevent health problems caused by poor posture or fatigue, and ensure that students learn efficiently in a healthy state.
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