sports sciences

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sports sciences

The science of soccer

2016
"Readers discover the science technology, math, and engineering behind soccer. In addition to informative main text, sidebars and fact boxes are included to clarify important concepts and provide facts."--Publisher.

The impact of technology in sports

Looks at historical, current and emerging examples of sport technology. Examines technology in training, athletic performance, sports nutrition, sports equipment, sports medicine and how sport is shown on TV.

STEM in sports

technology
2015
Discusses how technology is revolutionizing sports around the world, including how wearable tech is turning athletes into walking computers, stadium video technology is ending debates caused by official decisions, and how personal video devices are changing the way sports are viewed, on land and in the air.

Cycling

Explains scientific concepts related to the biomechanics and physiology of cycling, discussing nutrition, training, injuries, and more.

Yoga

The science of a spiral

This book discusses the science behind various elements of football, particularly a spiral. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.

The science of a slap shot

This book discusses the science behind various elements of ice hockey, particularly a slap shot. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.

The science of a fastball

"Discusses the science behind various elements of baseball, particularly the fastball"--Publisher provided.

STEM in sports

2015
Looks at how engineering is used in sports.

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