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Muscle Activation Learning Techniques
Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University
Summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different muscle activation learning techniques-taught to university students with no prior training in this area-on academic achievement and perceived learning. Male and female first-year university students who volunteered to participate were included in the study. A sociodemographic assessment form, an academic achievement inventory, and a perceived learning scale were administered to the volunteers as pre-tests. The volunteers were randomly assigned to three groups. Muscle contraction methods were to be taught to the first group via verbal instruction; to the second group via verbal instruction combined with palpation; and to the third group via verbal instruction combined with palpation and surface EMG. The training was designed to last approximately two months, with pre- and post-training assessments to be repeated.
Official title: The Effects of Muscle Activation Learning Techniques on Academic Success and Perceived Learning in University Students.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2026-10-07
Completion Date
2026-12-07
Last Updated
2026-10-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
verbal education
The anatomical and physiological characteristics of the muscles (muscles of the trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities) will be explained. A researcher will present this information verbally (using illustrated presentations) over a period of eight weeks.
verbal education+ palpation
The anatomical and physiological characteristics of the muscles (muscles of the trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities) will be explained. A researcher will present this information verbally (using illustrated presentations) over a period of eight weeks. There will be practical sessions where the muscles being discussed are demonstrated individually via palpation and students perform the practice themselves. The combined verbal and palpation sessions will span a total of eight weeks. The muscles are demonstrated via palpation immediately following the verbal explanation.
verbal education+ palpation+ EMG Biofeedback
The anatomical and physiological characteristics of the muscles (muscles of the trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities) will be explained. A researcher will present this information verbally (using illustrated presentations) over a period of eight weeks. There will be practical sessions where the muscles being discussed are demonstrated individually via palpation and students perform the practice themselves. The combined verbal and palpation sessions will span a total of eight weeks. The muscles are demonstrated via palpation immediately following the verbal explanation. Following verbal explanation and palpation, the contraction ability of the superficial muscles will be demonstrated using EMG-biofeedback. All procedures will be carried out over a period of 8 weeks.
Locations (1)
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)