PE teachers and coaches enhance skills at Biomechanics Research Workshop

by Johnlenon N. Aliser, CED-DPE | May 21 2025

The Office of Sports Development (OSD), in cooperation with the Department of Physics and the Department of Physical Education, successfully conducted the Biomechanics Research Data Processing and Analysis Workshop on May 20, 2025, at the 4th floor Lecture Hall of the Prism Building.

The event which was supported by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Services (OVCSS), the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise (OVCRE), and the College of Education (CED) was filled with enthusiasm and professional growth as it was attended by Physical Education (PE) teachers and athletic coaches.

Before the start of the lecture sessions, Assistant Professor Leo Santillana, Director of the OSD, outlined a clear roadmap of the office’s future initiatives. He highlighted the importance of research-driven practice, technology integration, and continued professional development in advancing sports programs and student-athlete performance at 麻花星空视频-IIT.

Participants engaged in a series of expert-led sessions focused on statistical analysis and biomechanical data processing.

The workshop kicked off with a comprehensive lecture by Assistant Professor Rey R. Cuenca from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Prof. Cuenca thoroughly discussed the historical development of statistical methods in biomechanics research. He emphasized the importance of choosing appropriate statistical tools to ensure accuracy and reliability in research findings.

The workshop continued with a hands-on session led by Dr. Beverly V. Gemao, faculty member of the Department of Physics. Dr. Gemao introduced an innovative app called OpenCap, used for capturing human movement data. Participants were guided through the setup process and data collection using the tool.

Following that, Dr. Giovanni J. Paylaga, Chairman of the Department of Physics, demonstrated how to analyze and interpret biomechanical data using OpenCap. He also introduced the use of Python and Anaconda for data processing, providing PE teachers and athletic coaches with practical knowledge on integrating coding tools into biomechanics research.

The workshop left a strong impression on the participants, who described it as an invaluable experience that successfully combined theoretical grounding with practical application. Participants left the event equipped with new tools and knowledge to advance evidence-based practices in physical education and sports.

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