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| Authors | A. Heck, T. Ellermeijer | | Title | Giving students the run of sprinting models |
| Journal | American Journal of Physics |
| Volume | 77 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 1028-1038 |
| ISSN | 00029505 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
| Abstract | A biomechanical study of sprinting is an interesting task for students who have a background in mechanics and calculus. These students can work with real data and do practical investigations similar to the way sports scientists do research. Student research activities are viable when the students are familiar with tools to collect and work with data from sensors and video recordings and with modeling tools for comparing simulation and experimental results. This article describes a multipurpose system, named COACH, that offers a versatile integrated set of tools for learning, doing, and teaching mathematics and science in a computer-based inquiry approach. Automated tracking of reference points and correction of perspective distortion in videos, state-of-the-art algorithms for data smoothing and numerical differentiation, and graphical system dynamics based modeling are some of the built-in techniques that are suitable for motion analysis. Their implementation and their application in student activities involving models of running are discussed. |
| Document type | Article |
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