Sports & Education The Biomechanics of Usain Bolt - A Science Perspective (Grades 6-12) July 11, 2012 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. Aerial Physics: Aerial Skiing December 08, 2009 Aerial ski jumps come from three basic twisting techniques that you can try yourself. The Science of Skis December 08, 2009 Olympic skis are made of fiberglass and polymers engineered to give the right flexibility and more. 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 Mind, Body & Grit March 24, 2020 Mindfulness is a main part of this athlete's Olympic preparation Medical Technology Supporting U.S. Soccer March 25, 2020 Here's the medical technology supporting the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team 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 The Impact of Olympic Diving March 24, 2020 One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury Stimulating the Brain for Peak Performance March 09, 2020 Here’s the neuroscience behind peak athletic performance, according to a psychophysiologist The Hard Numbers of Beach Volleyball March 25, 2020 Math and statistics can lead to gold medals, according to one Olympic coach Preventing Injury With a World Champion Wrestler March 24, 2020 Biomedical engineering is an important part of this Olympian’s injury prevention 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: Friday Night Lights February 19, 2019 The film focuses on the conflict between the overwhelming pressure to win-at-all-costs and the bigger picture lessons presented throughout the athlete's experiences 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 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: The Legend Of Bagger Vance February 19, 2020 This film includes themes of mental preparation and focus in sports, coping with societal pressure, and overcoming struggle 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: Moneyball February 19, 2019 Themes in this movie include respecting a team mentality and the importance of leadership to success 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: 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: Glory Road February 18, 2019 The film includes themes of effective teamwork, overcoming adversity, and rewarding effort and skill instead of color 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: Unbroken January 29, 2019 Some of the themes featured in the movie include perseverance, grit, and the power of camaraderie Discussion Guide for Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw January 20, 2019 This film tells a powerful story of courage, struggle, and redemption 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: Does Size Matter in Baseball? August 02, 2017 With 6-foot-7 Aaron Judge having incredible success in his rookie year, does height really matter in baseball? Here's a look at the biggest and smallest stars in MLB history. Ever Wonder: Has Anybody Won Basketball's Triple Crown? April 04, 2017 Ever Wonder explores which players have won an NCAA Title, NBA Championship and Olympic Gold Medal. Ever Wonder: Who Created the Touchdown Dance? July 12, 2017 In the latest installment of ever wonder, take a look at the history of the touchdown dance from the first one in 1965 to today's current celebrations. Shaun White & Engineering the Half Pipe January 09, 2014 The design and engineering of the half pipe allows Shaun White to generate big air. Discussion Guide: Rudy February 19, 2019 Themes in Rudy include believing in yourself, hard work, and overcoming adversity 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: The Legend Of Bagger Vance February 19, 2020 This film includes themes of mental preparation and focus in sports, coping with societal pressure, and overcoming struggle Competition Suits December 08, 2009 The chemistry and materials science used to create aerodynamic competition suits is explained. Jeff Burton experiences Hawkeye Inspection August 11, 2019 Jeff Burton takes race fans through NASCAR's new Optical Scanning System known as 'Hawkeye Inspection' which uses high-definition projectors and cameras to create 3-D images of each race car Missy Franklin & Fluid Dynamics - An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12) May 01, 2020 - The Impact of Olympic Diving March 24, 2020 One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury Injury & Recovery January 09, 2014 Regenerative engineering could one day reduce recovery time and get athletes back faster. Ever Wonder? Why are Notre Dame's Helmets Gold? October 03, 2016 The Fighting Irish have had golden helmets since the 1950s, why is that? Find out in the latest installment of Ever Wonder. 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 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. Kinematics January 25, 2012 Kinematics, the branch of classical mechanics, helps describe a player's movement across the ice by defining his position, velocity and acceleration. View more
