sports sciences

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sports sciences

The science of baseball

the top 10 ways science affects the game
"Describes the science behind the sport of baseball"--.

The science behind volleyball

2020
Early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind volleyball, while learning about the motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear.

The science behind cycling

2020
Early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind cycling, while learning about the motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear.

The science of hockey

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

The science behind soccer, volleyball, cycling, and other popular sports

2016
"Discusses the science of soccer, volleyball and other popular sports using biology, physics and engineering"--Provided by publisher.

The science and technology of soccer

Athleticism and hard work are central to athletic performance. Various physical forces and biomechanical factors also help determine speed, stamina, accuracy, and more. The Science and Technology of Soccer shows how science, tech, and even math shape and sometimes alter athletic achievement.

Sports

2019
From spinning on the ice to sustaining injuries, Sports explores the basic science concepts behind the way we perform and the games we play.

The science behind gymnastics

"In this book, early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind gymnastics, while learning about the motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind this exciting Olympic event. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps readers learn more. Children can learn more about the science behind gymnastics using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The Science Behind Gymnastics also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"--Provided by the publisher.

The science of fitness

multiplying fractions
2018
Introduces the science of fitness and discusses how fractions and decimals are used in the training of athletes.

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