The 2-hour marathon: what do students think?

This educational activity is designed to enhance teaching and learning of physiology by connecting the limits of human physiology to one of the most coveted barriers in athletic performance: the 2-h marathon. Moreover, investigation into the possibility of achieving this athletic feat promotes criti...

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Published in:Advances in physiology education 2017-12, Vol.41 (4), p.522-525
Main Authors: Elmer, Steven J, Joyner, Michael J, Carter, Jason R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Critical thinking
Marathons
Physiology
Teaching methods
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Summary:This educational activity is designed to enhance teaching and learning of physiology by connecting the limits of human physiology to one of the most coveted barriers in athletic performance: the 2-h marathon. Moreover, investigation into the possibility of achieving this athletic feat promotes critical thinking and an understanding of how science works.
ISSN:1043-4046
1522-1229
DOI:10.1152/advan.00073.2017