sports sciences

Readers discover the science technology, math, and engineering behind gymnastics. In addition to informative main text, sidebars and fact boxes are included to clarify important concepts and provide facts.

"Uses graphic novel format to reveal the scientific aspects at play in the sport of baseball"--.

Explores the history of the sport of skiing as well as the biomechanics and physics that are at work when skiers train, condition for, and compete.

Explores the history of the sport of golf as well as the biomechanics and physics that are at work when players train, condition for, and play the sport.

Describes the history of equestrian competitive sports, and discusses the scientific principles behind the sport, its biomechanics, psychological and environmental factors, and training and conditioning. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, sidebars, diagrams, charts, a glossary, an index, and sources for additional information.

Explores the ways better understanding of human biology and medical testing technology are contributing to making athletes legally better at their respective sports. Discusses the way that science and technology are impacting sports and how to utilize them to make human beings healthier.

Provides an overview of the sport's origins and evolution, presenting the scientific principles and concepts relevant to tae kwon do, the biomechanics and physiology involved, and the elements of sports medicine uniquely associated with martial arts athletes.

Explains scientific concepts related to the biomechanics and physiology of skateboarding, discussing training, conditioning, injuries, hazards, and other related topics.

Explores the scientific principles behing auto racing, and examines acceleration, kinetics, torque and velocity.

Examines the physics that go into the sport of football, discussing the history of the sport and how people have used physical science to make the sport different and safer throughout its history.