Effectiveness ofmobile applications with biomechanical analysis for correcting sprint running technique in schoolchildren under distance learning conditions

Abstract

The study’s relevance is due to the need to implement practical digital tools to improve the running technique of schoolchildren in the distance learning format. The article aims to scientifically substantiate the effectiveness of mobile applications with biomechanical analysis to improve the technical training of schoolchildren in sprinting and to determine the possibilities of their integration into the school physical education system. The methodology is based on systemic and competency-based approaches, including the analysis of scientific sources, comparison of national and international experiences, and content analysis of the functional features of mobile applications. Results. The study identified key biomechanical parameters of running that can be objectively measured using digital tools (including the center of mass position, torso tilt angle, foot placement, step length and frequency, and muscle activity). The educational potential of applications such as Coach’s Eye, Runmatic, and MySprint was analyzed. Significant implementation barriers were identified, including limited student digital access, lack of methodological guidelines for teachers, insufficient awareness of application features, and ethical risks related to processing students’ video data. Special attention was given to comparing the use of digital solutions in Finland, France, Japan, Canada, and Ukraine. The conclusions confirm that mobile applications with biomechanical analysis enhance the precision of sprint technique correction, support the development of self-assessment skills, promote digital literacy, and improve pedagogical feedback in remote learning environments. Further research should focus on developing tools for quantitative assessment of students' technical progress and examining the psychological and pedagogical conditions for the effective integration of digital instruments in educational settings with varying levels of digital accessibility.