Getting physical with medical education: Exercise based virtual anatomy review classes for medical students.
| Title: | Getting physical with medical education: Exercise based virtual anatomy review classes for medical students. |
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| Authors: | Samarasinghe NR; Division of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver V6T 1Z3, BC, Canada.; Nagpal TS; Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2R3, AB, Canada.; Barbeau ML; Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Western Ontario, London N6A 3K7, ON, Canada.; Martin CM; Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London N6A 3K7, ON, Canada. charys.martin@schulich.uwo.ca. |
| Source: | World journal of methodology [World J Methodol] 2025 Mar 20; Vol. 15 (1), pp. 95985. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Mar 20 (Print Publication: 2025). |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article; Review |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Baishideng Publishing Group Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101628739 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2222-0682 (Print) Linking ISSN: 22220682 NLM ISO Abbreviation: World J Methodol Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: 2014- : Pleasanton, CA : Baishideng Publishing Group; Original Publication: Hong Kong, China : Baishideng Publishing Group Co., Limited, [2011]- |
| Abstract: | The benefits of regular physical activity are well known. Yet, few studies have examined the effectiveness of integrating physical activity (PA) into curricula within a post-secondary setting. To investigate the incorporation of PA into medical curriculum, we developed a series of optional exercise-based review sessions designed to reinforce musculoskeletal (MSK) anatomy course material. These synchronous sessions were co-taught by a group fitness instructor and an anatomy instructor. The fitness instructor would lead students through both strength and yoga style exercises, while the anatomy instructor asked questions about relevant anatomical structures related to course material previously covered. After the sessions, participants were asked to evaluate the classes on their self-reported exam preparedness in improving MSK anatomy knowledge, PA levels, and mental wellbeing. Thirty participants completed surveys; a majority agreed that the classes increased understanding of MSK concepts (90.0%) and activity levels (97.7%). Many (70.0%) felt that the classes helped reduce stress. The majority of respondents (90.0%) agreed that the classes contributed to increased feelings of social connectedness. Overall, medical students saw benefit in PA based interventions to supplement MSK course concepts. Along with increasing activity levels and promoting health behaviours, integrating PA into medical curriculum may improve comprehension of learning material, alleviate stress and foster social connectivity among medical students.; (©The Author(s) 2024. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.) |
| Competing Interests: | Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose. |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Anatomy; Exercise; Medical education; Musculoskeletal; Online learning |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20250321 Latest Revision: 20250322 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC11525886 |
| DOI: | 10.5662/wjm.v15.i1.95985 |
| PMID: | 40115406 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
Journal Article; Review