Sports & Education The Compassion Project: What Am I Good At? May 19, 2020 Torque & Moment of Inertia April 02, 2014 Torque and moment of inertia are two key physics concepts to hit the ball straight. Injury & Recovery January 09, 2014 Regenerative engineering could one day reduce recovery time and get athletes back faster. Safety Gear December 08, 2009 Helmets are extremely important in protecting Winter Olympic competitors. 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 Preventing Injury With a World Champion Wrestler March 24, 2020 Biomedical engineering is an important part of this Olympian’s injury prevention The Impact of Olympic Diving March 24, 2020 One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury Mind, Body & Grit March 24, 2020 Mindfulness is a main part of this athlete's Olympic preparation The Hard Numbers of Beach Volleyball March 25, 2020 Math and statistics can lead to gold medals, according to one Olympic coach Medical Technology Supporting U.S. Soccer March 25, 2020 Here's the medical technology supporting the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Stimulating the Brain for Peak Performance March 09, 2020 Here’s the neuroscience behind peak athletic performance, according to a psychophysiologist The Biomechanics of a Paratriathlete March 11, 2020 This paratriathlete works to combat brain and spinal cord injuries in order to compete Track Doctors on the Front Lines March 09, 2020 Here's what track doctors are doing on the front lines Track Cycling in Extreme Heat March 24, 2020 Here's how athletes prepare for heat and humidity when competing 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: Moneyball February 19, 2019 Themes in this movie include respecting a team mentality and the importance of leadership to success Discussion Guide: Cinderella Man February 16, 2019 The film includes themes of overcoming adversity, maintaining self-belief, the impact of positive coaching, respecting opponents and seeing the bigger picture in sports Discussion Guide: McFarland USA February 19, 2019 Themes presented in this film include teamwork, hard work, and respect 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 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: Glory Road February 18, 2019 The film includes themes of effective teamwork, overcoming adversity, and rewarding effort and skill instead of color Discussion Guide: Remember The Titans February 25, 2020 Remember The Titans is a movie about teamwork, overcoming adversity, sacrifice, and personal courage 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: Coach Carter February 19, 2020 The film includes themes of coaching your own child, discipline techniques of coaches, how to be a student-athlete, making good life choices, and succeeding against the odds 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: Unbroken January 29, 2019 Some of the themes featured in the movie include perseverance, grit, and the power of camaraderie 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 Ever Wonder: Why do Athletes Wear Eye Black? December 28, 2016 In this edition of Ever Wonder, We investigate why athletes wear eye black and where the tradition began in sports. Ever Wonder: Where Did the Seahawks, Colts Names Come From? November 06, 2017 Ever Wonder where the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts got their names? 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 Physics of Figure Skating January 09, 2014 A figure skaters center of mass affects their balance and stability of every step, jump, spin, and lift. Discussion Guide: Cinderella Man February 16, 2019 The film includes themes of overcoming adversity, maintaining self-belief, the impact of positive coaching, respecting opponents and seeing the bigger picture in sports Mathletes December 08, 2009 Arithmetic and math are part of every Winter Olympic event and every move Olympic athletes make on snow or ice. 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. Math of Golf Scoring May 29, 2013 Unlike most sports, in the game of golf the player with the lowest score wins, and negative numbers can indicate a well-played game. Ever Wonder: What's the Most Valuable Baseball Card? July 24, 2017 Babe Ruth, Joe Jackson, Mickey Mantle and honus wagner are all featured on some of the most valuable baseball cards. The Internal Athlete: Cross-Country Skiing December 08, 2009 Olympic athletes, trainers and a sports scientist and chemist explain why cross-country skiers are among the fittest athletes in the world. Ever Wonder: Why Does Vladimir Putin Have Super Bowl Ring? February 05, 2018 Patriots owner Robert Kraft visited Russia in 2005 and met Vladimir Putin, but left the country without his Super Bowl ring. Blade Runners: Short Track Speed Skating December 08, 2009 Short track speed skating, the fastest self-propelled sport in the Winter Games, illustrates all of Newton's First Three Laws of Motion. Ever Wonder: Are There Any Misspellings on the Stanley Cup? October 07, 2016 There are hundreds of names on the Stanley Cup, but are they all spelled correctly? Ever wonder? Why Three Goals are Called a Hat Trick? May 10, 2016 Have you ever wondered why scoring three goals in a game is known as a hat trick? It turns out there is a funny story behind it all. Rulon Gardner Won’t Die June 04, 2020 In Search of Greatness October 23, 2018 Documentary explores the origins of greatness in athletes, makes case against specialization and structured play View more
