The Sports Biomechanics Cyber Learning Option is a multimedia interactive learning environment designed to cultivate an appreciation of the physics of sports by future physical education teachers, coaches and athletic trainers. Learning takes place by means of visual, interactive, audio and participation activities. The software design applies the constructionist theory of learning to empower students so they can overcome their fear of physics and thus become better physical education teachers, coaches and athletic trainers. Multi-media simulation ensures that each medical student has direct contact with a core set of important cardiovascular health problems, and knows how to use basic examination skills to properly select more extensive tests. Clear that clinical competency in cardiovascular diagnosis requires practical skills as well as information.
Skills grow only with practice and only when performance is accompanied by adequate feedback.
Currently, there is evidence of insufficient skills. It affects both cost and quality. Computer technology has the potential for remediation, since it can provide practice with adequate realism and with feedback. Cardiax was designed as a step to address this problem. The MRT is capable of introducing elements of stress, such as time limits, environmental distractions, fatigue, etc.