The Science of Basketball

The Science of Basketball
Author: Alexandru Radu
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2018-09-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1351789716

The Science of Basketball is the only book to examine the scientific principles underpinning preparation and performance in basketball, applied to both individual and team contexts. Drawing on the very latest scientific evidence, and including contributions from leading international coaches and scientists involved in the sport, the book explores every aspect of physical and mental preparation and performance, including: strength and conditioning, and training strategies physiological aspects of performance nutrition and supplementation psychological preparation skill acquisition biomechanical aspects of performance performance analysis injury epidemiology, prevention and rehabilitation coach education Incorporating case studies at the end of each chapter to demonstrate how scientific principles can be applied to practice, the book bridges the gap between theory and applied practice in basketball better than any other. It is essential reading for any student, researcher, sport scientist, coach, physiotherapist or clinician with an interest in the game, and illuminative supplementary reading for students of sport science and sports coaching.

The Science of Basketball

The Science of Basketball
Author: Norman D. Graubart
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1499411294

Executing a dunk in a National Basketball League game takes a lot of practice. It also takes a lot of science! Readers discover the many areas of science that can be seen in action during a basketball game, including physics and biology. They also explore the ways science, technology, engineering, and math come together in the world of basketball. Colorful photographs, fact-filled sidebars, and helpful graphic organizers keep readers engaged as they explore basic STEM curriculum topics in a fresh way. Readers will be eager to visit the basketball court and see science in action after turning the final page.

Science of Basketball

Science of Basketball
Author: Matt Chandler
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1491486007

"Describes the science behind the sport of basketball"--

The Physics of Basketball

The Physics of Basketball
Author: John J. Fontanella
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2006-11-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0801889529

Drain three pointers, slam dunk easily, and sink that buzzer beater from half court with the help of simple science. Your coach, physicist John J. Fontanella, shows how you can improve your game if you take advice from Isaac Newton. As you read, relive some of the great moments in the game—this time with a scientist and diehard basketball fan as your color analyst. Find out why you ought to put spin on the ball. Get tips on how to improve your free throw and increase your percentage from the charity stripe. You’ll even learn how to shatter the backboard, if that’s something you’ve always dreamed of doing. With photographs and simple high school formulas, physics professor Fontanella—who played in college against Pittsburgh and Syracuse—reveals the key pieces of physics that underscore basketball. He covers almost every aspect of the game, weaving in stories from games he’s played and games he’s seen, and tales from basketball history and folklore. Physics comes alive as you see how Kobe Bryant, Wilt “the Stilt” Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Becky Hammon, and J. J. Reddick do naturally the things that Isaac Newton says they should.

Basketball Sports Medicine and Science

Basketball Sports Medicine and Science
Author: Lior Laver
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1018
Release: 2020-10-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3662610701

This book is designed as a comprehensive educational resource not only for basketball medical caregivers and scientists but for all basketball personnel. Written by a multidisciplinary team of leading experts in their fields, it provides information and guidance on injury prevention, injury management, and rehabilitation for physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, conditioning trainers, and coaches. All commonly encountered injuries and a variety of situations and scenarios specific to basketball are covered with the aid of more than 200 color photos and illustrations. Basketball Sports Medicine and Science is published in collaboration with ESSKA and will represent a superb, comprehensive educational resource. It is further hoped that the book will serve as a link between the different disciplines and modalities involved in basketball care, creating a common language and improving communication within the team staff and environment.

Science At Work in Basketball

Science At Work in Basketball
Author: Richard Hantula
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2012-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1608707334

Readers learn how scientific principles come into play with sports.

Slam Dunk! Science Projects with Basketball

Slam Dunk! Science Projects with Basketball
Author: Robert Gardner
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1464606684

Help your readers to slam dunk their next science project. Physics concepts play a big role in the sport of basketball. Readers will learn about friction, mass, vectors, and more, all while playing their favorite sport. Great science project ideas follow many experiments.