This Master's thesis addresses interdisciplinary integration in the classroom, particularly between the subjects of technology and physical education. Interdisciplinary integration is a well-known and frequently used concept in education and beyond. Compared to traditional teaching methods, it has several advantages, such as promoting critical thinking, comprehensive understanding of concepts, increasing motivation, etc. Technology is closely related to many other areas outside school, including sports. However, in the classroom, these disciplines are rarely linked. The opportunities for integration can be exploited especially by teachers who are familiar with programmable electronics and teach subjects that allow their use in the curriculum. We have prepared numerous ideas and two concrete example projects that link sport and technology using programmable electronics.
The first of these projects is a pedometer. From a technical point of view, students gain basic knowledge of electronics and programming as well as advanced skills such as the use of a SD card module, an accelerometer and a LCD screen. From a sports perspective, students gain insight into how the body moves and promote a healthy lifestyle using the device.
The second project is a reaction time measurement device that focuses on programming from a technical point of view. The product allows testing of reaction times and can even be used for training if used repeatedly. Such projects promote diverse learning, interdisciplinary thinking and the development of skills necessary for successful and comprehensive integration into modern society.
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