Sports & Education 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 Torque & Moment of Inertia April 02, 2014 Torque and moment of inertia are two key physics concepts to hit the ball straight. Banking on Speed: Bobsled December 08, 2009 An Olympic bobsled run is used to illustrate acceleration, velocity, gravity, and drag. Body+ | Meet Ibrahim Hamadtou the Paralympian Who Plays Table Tennis With His Mouth April 19, 2020 Ibrahim Hamadtou lost both his arms at a young age and now plays table tennis with his mouth. 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 Stimulating the Brain for Peak Performance March 09, 2020 Here’s the neuroscience behind peak athletic performance, according to a psychophysiologist 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 Hard Numbers of Beach Volleyball March 25, 2020 Math and statistics can lead to gold medals, according to one Olympic coach The Impact of Olympic Diving March 24, 2020 One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury Track Cycling in Extreme Heat March 24, 2020 Here's how athletes prepare for heat and humidity when competing 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 Preventing Injury With a World Champion Wrestler March 24, 2020 Biomedical engineering is an important part of this Olympian’s injury prevention 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: 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: We Are Marshall February 19, 2020 This film includes themes of overcoming tragedy and loss, using sports to heal a community, playing multiple sports, absolute dedication, and effective teamwork 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: Glory Road February 18, 2019 The film includes themes of effective teamwork, overcoming adversity, and rewarding effort and skill instead of color Discussion Guide: Moneyball February 19, 2019 Themes in this movie include respecting a team mentality and the importance of leadership to success Discussion Guide: Unbroken January 29, 2019 Some of the themes featured in the movie include perseverance, grit, and the power of camaraderie 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: 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: 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 Discussion Guide: Remember The Titans February 25, 2020 Remember The Titans is a movie about teamwork, overcoming adversity, sacrifice, and personal courage 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: A League Of Their Own February 02, 2019 Some of the themes featured in the film include perseverance, strength of community, teamwork, and leadership 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 Are There So Few Left-Handed QBs? December 26, 2017 Tony Dungy examines why there are so few left-handed quarterbacks in the NFL. Some of the reasons may surprise you. 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 Force, Impulse & Collisions January 25, 2012 During a game, every movement of the puck follows the laws of physics and illustrates the concepts of force, impulse and collisions. Science of Ice January 09, 2014 The unique surface of ice allows the slide and glide of winter sports to happen. Ever Wonder: Why did NCAA Ban Dunking in 1967? July 19, 2017 Ever wonder explores why the NCAA once took away one of the most exciting plays in basketball. Sarah Robles and the Mechanics of Weightlifting - An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6-12) July 11, 2012 - 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 Water Conservation May 29, 2013 Maintaining a golf course requires the use of one of nature's most precious resources: water. Missy Franklin & Fluid Dynamics - An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12) May 01, 2020 - Ever Wonder: Why do baseball players use pine tar? September 27, 2017 Find out why and how baseball players use pine tar in the latest edition of Ever Wonder. 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. In Search of Greatness October 23, 2018 Documentary explores the origins of greatness in athletes, makes case against specialization and structured play 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. In Search of Greatness October 23, 2018 Documentary explores the origins of greatness in athletes, makes case against specialization and structured play 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. Work, Energy & Power May 29, 2013 Suzann Pettersen, a professional golfer on the LPGA tour, uses putting to help demonstrate the physics concepts of work, energy, and power. View more
