Sports & Education Injury & Recovery January 09, 2014 Regenerative engineering could one day reduce recovery time and get athletes back faster. The Impact of Jenny Simpson July 11, 2012 New treadmill technology helps rehabilitate runners from injuries. Discussion Guide: Goal! The Dream Begins by Positive Coaching Alliance Staff February 16, 2019 Goal! The Dream Begins is the story of soccer player Santiago Munez who is given the chance to play for Newcastle United when a… Reflexes & Reaction Time January 25, 2012 Reflexes and reaction time fuel the brain and helps NHL goalies stop pucks. View more Books to Read Raising Tomorrow’s Champions: Joanna Lohman, Paul Tukey Pen Road Map for USWNT Dreamers March 02, 2021 Get a glimpse of the U.S. Women’s National Team and its four decades of history told from the perspective of an insider Best Books for Youth Soccer Players – ‘Soccer iQ: Things That Smart Players Do’ February 23, 2021 Looking for a gift for your soccer-obsessed middle schooler to help them massively improve their game? Check out Soccer iQ by Dan Blank Ten Sports-Themed Books for Young Adults August 20, 2020 Scholastic's Summer Read-a-Palooza Will Encourage Kids to Read as Much as Possible June 26, 2020 Scholastic's Summer Read-a-Palooza can motivate children to get lost in books even when school isn't in session 16 Great Sports Books For Kids April 04, 2020 If you have a son or a daughter who loves sports, here are 16 sports-themed books they'll love Women in STEM at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics The Biomechanics of a Paratriathlete March 11, 2020 This paratriathlete works to combat brain and spinal cord injuries in order to compete Track Cycling in Extreme Heat March 24, 2020 Here's how athletes prepare for heat and humidity when competing The Hard Numbers of Beach Volleyball March 25, 2020 Math and statistics can lead to gold medals, according to one Olympic coach Track Doctors on the Front Lines March 09, 2020 Here's what track doctors are doing on the front lines Mind, Body & Grit March 24, 2020 Mindfulness is a main part of this athlete's Olympic preparation The Impact of Olympic Diving March 24, 2020 One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury Preventing Injury With a World Champion Wrestler March 24, 2020 Biomedical engineering is an important part of this Olympian’s injury prevention Stimulating the Brain for Peak Performance March 09, 2020 Here’s the neuroscience behind peak athletic performance, according to a psychophysiologist Medical Technology Supporting U.S. Soccer March 25, 2020 Here's the medical technology supporting the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Watch, Learn & Discuss Sit down with the family and watch one of these great sports movies. When the film is over, our partner Positive Coaching Alliance has provided discussion questions for you and your kids to get those most out of the file Discussion Guide: The Rookie February 02, 2019 This film includes themes of overuse injuries in sports, burnout, effective teamwork, second chances, successful parent-athlete relationships, and seeing the bigger picture in sports Discussion Guide: When The Game Stands Tall February 19, 2019 This movie emphasizes the importance that it is not about how you fall, but how you get back up. Discussion Guide: Her Best Move February 19, 2019 Her Best Move is the story of soccer player Sara Davis, a high school girl trying to balance teenage life with the chance to join the US National Team. Discussion Guide: Miracle February 20, 2020 Miracle follows the story of Herb Brooks as he leads the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team against the powerhouse Soviet team of the time Discussion Guide: Chariots Of Fire February 19, 2019 Major themes presented in this film include the determination to succeed, ability to not give up, and a notion that athletes are participating in something bigger than themselves Discussion Guide: Remember The Titans February 25, 2020 Remember The Titans is a movie about teamwork, overcoming adversity, sacrifice, and personal courage Discussion Guide: Glory Road February 18, 2019 The film includes themes of effective teamwork, overcoming adversity, and rewarding effort and skill instead of color Discussion Guide: Kicking & Screaming January 21, 2020 This film includes themes of coaching your own child, being a sports parent, over-competitiveness in youth sports, and the coach-parent relationship Discussion Guide: Unbroken January 29, 2019 Some of the themes featured in the movie include perseverance, grit, and the power of camaraderie Discussion Guide: Rudy February 19, 2019 Themes in Rudy include believing in yourself, hard work, and overcoming adversity Discussion Guide: Goal! The Dream Begins February 16, 2019 Goal! The Dream Begins is the story of soccer player Santiago Munez who is given the chance to play for Newcastle United when a scout spots him. Discussion Guide: Hoop Dreams February 05, 2019 Hoop Dreams is a fascinating documentary, filmed over a four year period, following the lives of Chicago high school basketball players View more Explore the Science of Golf Course Setup May 22, 2014 Science, technology, engineering, and math go into the setup of a golf course. How the USGA Determines the Pace of Play May 22, 2014 Improving the pace of play on a golf course is much like trying to control flow rate through a funnel, or traffic on a highway. Meteorology & Weather May 08, 2014 Wind, rain, temperature, and air pressure can all affect a golfer's ability to make his or her next shot. Newton’s Third Law of Motion & Momentum May 08, 2014 Newton's Third Law of Motion is demonstrating with the impact between the golf club and ball. Energy in Collisions & Compressions May 05, 2014 Professional golfer Mike Miller's drive is analyzed and used to explain the physics concepts of collisions and compressions. Newton’s First & Second Laws of Motion April 28, 2014 USGA research engineer Jim Hubbell explains how Newton's Laws of Motion are demonstrated in every round of golf. Golf Course Agronomy April 21, 2014 Agronomy is used to maintain turfgrass and create ideal environments for golf. Why Golf Balls Have Dimples April 14, 2014 USGA engineer Steve Quintavalla explains why a golf ball is designed with tiny dimples, or impressions, on its surface. Potential & Kinetic Energy April 04, 2014 LPGA golfer Paula Creamer's swing is analyzed to illustrate potential and kinetic energy. Torque & Moment of Inertia April 02, 2014 Torque and moment of inertia are two key physics concepts to hit the ball straight. Water Conservation May 29, 2013 Maintaining a golf course requires the use of one of nature's most precious resources: water. Physics of the Golf Swing May 29, 2013 The physics concepts of torque, centripetal force, and double pendulum effect help with powerful drives. View more More Educational Content The Impact of Jenny Simpson - An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12) July 11, 2012 Newton’s First & Second Laws of Motion April 28, 2014 USGA research engineer Jim Hubbell explains how Newton's Laws of Motion are demonstrated in every round of golf. Golf Course Agronomy April 21, 2014 Agronomy is used to maintain turfgrass and create ideal environments for golf. Ever Wonder: Difference Between a Yellow Card, Red Card December 23, 2018 Ever wonder what the difference is between a yellow card and red card? Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg explains. Figuring Out Figure Skating December 08, 2009 Learn how Olympic figure skaters do triple axels and quadruple toe loops. Shani Davis & Engineering Competition Suits January 09, 2014 Competition suits are constructed for optimal performance for the Olympic athlete. Designing Safety Helmets July 11, 2012 Safety helmets are designed, constructed and tested for the safety of the athlete. Ever Wonder: Why Do Watford's Crest, Nickname Differ? December 18, 2017 Have you ever wondered why the crest and nickname for Watford FC are not the same? Find out the interesting story behind it here. Science of Ice January 09, 2014 The unique surface of ice allows the slide and glide of winter sports to happen. Ever Wonder: How Many Division I School Have Never Made an NCAA Tournament? September 20, 2017 Ever Wonder explores which original major Division I teams have failed to make the NCAA Tournament. Discussion Guide: Bend It Like Beckham February 19, 2019 This film uses themes of balancing sport and family, maintaining self-belief, coping with societal pressure, and self-motivation Ever Wonder: How Did the Giants and Cowboys Get Their Names? November 13, 2017 Here's the origin of how both the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys picked their nicknames. Ever Wonder: Why Some Numbers Aren't on Basketball Jerseys? June 07, 2017 College basketball jerseys don't have 6, 7, 8 or 9's on them. Why? Discussion Guide: Q Ball February 02, 2019 This film includes themes of using sports to overcome life’s struggles, reckoning with and then learning from past mistakes, and effective teamwork Body+ | Meet Ragen Chastain the Heaviest Woman to Ever Complete a Marathon April 12, 2020 We follow Ragen to a triathlon as she aims to complete an Ironman by year's end. Rulon Gardner Won’t Die June 04, 2020 View more
