Knowledge retention of exercise physiology content between athletes and nonathletes

Authors

Brian Clark, Ohio University
Collin Webster, University of WollongongFollow
Marvin Druger, Syracuse University

RIS ID

64665

Publication Details

Clark, B., Webster, C. & Druger, M. (2006). Knowledge retention of exercise physiology content between athletes and nonathletes. Journal of College Science Teaching, 35 (7), 29-33.

Abstract

Based on th eidea that learning is linked to personal relevance, this study examined knowledge retention of exercise physiology content between college athletes and nonathletes. No differences were observed between the groups. These findings have implications on understanding the relationship between personal relevance and memory.