The synergistic effect of biomechanical training and exercise on English learning outcomes
Abstract
The combination of physical activity with language acquisition has gained popularity as an effective approach for improving educational outcomes. In exploring the combination of physical activity and language acquisition, it's crucial to consider cell molecular biomechanics. When students engage in biomechanical training and exercise, at the cellular level, mechanical forces are exerted on various tissues. These events involve the activation of mechanosensitive channels, which then influence intracellular signaling pathways. Such pathways can modulate gene expression related to neuroplasticity, as neurons are also affected by these mechanical forces indirectly. This, in turn, impacts cognitive processing linked to language acquisition. This study highlighted the interconnection of physical and cognitive functioning, showing that biomechanical training and exercise might improve cognitive performance, including language acquisition. The third and fourth academic terms saw the collection of data, which comprised pre and post-test results for listening, vocabulary, reading, writing, and grammar, among the students. There were 360 students, with a range of academic backgrounds and English proficiency levels (73% female, 27% male). The data were investigated using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, paired-sample t-tests, and assessments of student improvement with level changes. The results show that students’ scores differ significantly in total and across skills. These findings have implications for curriculum and course design in terms of integrating biomechanical training and exercise, as well as formative assessment. These findings indicate that combining physical training with language learning programs can improve cognitive processing and result in higher educational performance. However, more studies are required to fully understand the long-term impacts and its suitability for other age groups and learning contexts, given the intricate cell molecular biomechanics at play.
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