Newsletter:
      Teaching Tips

HomeTeacher Resource > Subject Matter > Physical Education > Sports Physics

  1. Coaching Science Abstracts - Provides the latest information from sports science that can be applied to the coaching of serious and elite athletes.
  2. Govictory.com- Physics explained with motor sports as focal point.
  3. Forum: Qualitative Social Research - "Qualitative Research in Sport Science" is an article that discusses the usefulness of qualitative methods for Sport Science. Available for download.
  4. The Math and Physics of Soccer- Discusses shape of a soccer ball, spin effects, motion of projectiles.
  5. Nathan Deans - An investigation into the reliability and validity of isometric dynamometry; an examination of quantification methods and the effects of variations to hip angle and testing velocity.
  6. National Institute for Sports Science and Safety (NISSS) - Research, design, and testing of sports equipment, sports protective equipment, and other musculoskeletal systems.
  7. The Physics of Pool- Strategy of the game, forces involved, geometry, momentum, spinning, and interactive activities.
  8. Principles of Aeronautics- Discusses the physics of sports involving aerodynamics, including tennis, golf, baseball, javelin, discus, frisbee, boomerangs, bicycling, race cars, sailboats, and swimming.
  9. Slam Dunk Science- Sport research lab in the science classroom. Offers a look at shoe design, lab tools, and activities.
  10. Sport Science at The Exploratorium- Examines the most popular team and recreational sports, including baseball, cycling, skateboard, and hockey. Also includes highlights on bouncing balls, rock climbing, and facts.
  11. Sports Technology Hotlist - Resource list for research and conferences in the sport science field.
  12. Sportscience - Peer-reviewed Journal of the Internet Society for Sport Science.
  13. Tennis Sport Science - Research project on how aerodynamics affect sports, primarily tennis. Part of NASA educational outreach. Very intriguing for the person with physics background.
  14. Why Does a Golf Ball Have Dimples?- An article describing the history and aerodynamics of a golf ball.

View the teacher message board: Grades K-2 | Grades 3-5 | Middle Level | High School
About Us | Advertising | Best Sites | Help | Privacy | Site Map