Sports Science Projects

Sports Science Projects
Author: Madeline Goodstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2008-07-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780766035355

How can sports be scientific? Author Madeline Goodstein explains in SPORTS SCIENCE PROJECTS: THE PHYSICS OF BALLS IN MOTION. Baseballs, golf balls, and footballs are just some of the balls compared and examined. Why do baseballs have stitches? Why does a tennis ball have fuzz? How is a Ping-Pong ball changed if you fill its center? By experimenting with the projects, students will find out how much science governs the games they play. They will also discover they have been following the rules of science all along! This book is filled with excellent ideas for science fair projects.

Sports Science

Sports Science
Author: Jim Wiese
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2002-10-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0471220973

Dive headfirst into the science behind sports----and come up a winner! * Have you ever wondered if there's a secret to stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind? * Would you like to learn to balance like a gymnast, how to improve your free-throw ability, or how to swim like a shark? * Are you looking for exciting ideas for your next science fair project? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then Sports Science is for you! From basketball to biking to snowboarding and more, you'll discover the science behind all your favorite sports. Dozens of fun-filled activities help you see for yourself how a batter can hit a 90-mile-an-hour pitch, why a "spiral" is the best way to throw a football, how the surface of a ball affects its bounce, and much, much more. All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around the house. So take the plunge and get ready for Sports Science fun!

Lab Reports and Projects in Sport and Exercise Science

Lab Reports and Projects in Sport and Exercise Science
Author: Mike Price
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2014-05-22
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1317902572

Lab Reports and Projects in Sport and Exercise Science: A guide for students provides a comprehensive overview of what should be contained within each section of a scientific report, and clearly explains how it should be presented. Written in a friendly and engaging style, it guides the reader through abstracts, literature reviews, methodology, reporting discussions and referencing, and contains a wealth of examples and practical advice on how to improve and refine your own writing. From writing a first lab report to preparing a final year dissertation or postgraduate thesis, sports and exercise science students at all levels will find this book a valuable resource in developing both skill and confidence in scientific communication. Key features The layout of the book is designed to reflect that of a typical scientific report, to help students plan their own projects. Each chapter includes numerous examples, exercises and activities to engage students and develop skills in each aspect of report writing. Includes discussion of critical appraisal techniques to help students refine their research questions. All data sets and illustrations used are drawn from the key disciplines in sport and exercise science, including physiology, psychology and biomechanics.

The Physics of Sports Science Projects

The Physics of Sports Science Projects
Author: Robert Gardner
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0766041468

"Learn about speed and distance, the laws of motion, angles and more"--

Ace Your Sports Science Project

Ace Your Sports Science Project
Author: Madeline Goodstein
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1464604991

What does physics have to do with favorite sports? Readers will use baseball, basketball, football, and other sports to learn about the science behind sports–the Magnus effect, topspin and backspin, center of gravity, and more. Many of these high-interest sports experiments can be used to motivate students to participate in a science fair project.

Sports Science Fair Projects

Sports Science Fair Projects
Author: Madeline Goodstein
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0766070263

Why do baseballs have stitches? Why do football have an oblong shape? How does a Ping-Pong ball change if you fill its center? Through these fun, step-by-step experiments, you will discover the science behind the sports that you play. Take home a trophy for the science fair this season!

Wheels! Science Projects with Bicycles, Skateboards, and Skates

Wheels! Science Projects with Bicycles, Skateboards, and Skates
Author: Madeline Goodstein
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1464606692

How do bicycle gears work? Why does it look like a skateboard sticks to a skater's feet? Readers learn all about the physics involved in their favorite wheeled sport, whether it be cycling, skating, or skateboarding. Fun ideas for science fair projects follow many of the experiments.

Goal! Science Projects with Soccer

Goal! Science Projects with Soccer
Author: Madeline Goodstein
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1464606668

Readers will get a kick out of science and have fun using soccer balls to learn about angles, momentum, rebound ratings, and more while enjoying a favorite sport of soccer. There are lots of physics concepts involved in the sport of soccer. Great ideas for science fair projects are included.

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: 0766047210

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.