Knudson, Duane V.2019-08-062019-08-062019-07Knudson, D. (2019). Active learning and student beliefs about learning. Proceedings of the 37th International Society of Biomechanics in Sport Conference. Oxford, OH. Vol. 37 : Iss. 1, Article 80.https://hdl.handle.net/10877/8475This study documented the potential change in student epistemology of learning biomechanical concepts over a 5-week introductory biomechanics course implementing low-tech AL exercises. Twenty-five students agreed to participate and completed a pre- and post-test consisting of the Biomechanics Concept Inventory version 2 and two questions on their perceptions about the nature of learning. The active learning instruction increased mastery of biomechanical concepts over levels previously reported for lecture alone. Most students had positive perceptions of active learning experiences, however, some (4-12%) students had negative perceptions and decreased their interest in working with other students. Student epistemology did not change over the course and was not related to mastery of biomechanics concepts.Text4 pages1 file (.pdf)enengagementepistemologyphilosophyresponsibilityBC12Health and Human PerformancePaper