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Examine challenges in teaching university physics at military academies and propose reforms.

May 28, 2026

Exploration of Teaching Reform in College Physics Courses Based on the Characteristics of Military Academy Students

CGCongsen GUANUnited States Naval Academy HFHuaxi FanUnited States Naval Academy

Key Points

Examine challenges in teaching university physics at military academies and propose reforms.
Identified three main teaching issues related to military applications, study time, and skill development.
Conducted a literature review on physics education specific to military contexts.
Proposed strategies for reform based on identified issues.
Highlighted the lack of military application integration in physics courses.
Found insufficient extracurricular study time negatively impacts student learning.
Identified weak logical thinking and expression skills among students as a key focus for reform.

Abstract

As a foundational compulsory course for military academies’ science and engineering undergraduates, university physics plays a crucial role in fostering scientific and cultural literacy. However, the unique management environment and mission of military academies present distinct challenges compared to civilian institutions. This paper focuses on three prominent teaching issues: the insufficiency of integrating military applications into the classroom, insufficient extracurricular study time for students, and relatively weak logical thinking and expression skills. It offers an exploratory attempt at reforming the teaching of university physics in military academies for reference by frontline teachers.

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