Sports Science

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Newest Review: ... sport. Technique of varies from stroke to stroke and for different distances. Once again an example is the best way to illustrate how mechanics comes into swimming. Consider the freestyle stroke - the angle and position of the arm as it enters the water is crucial to minimising energy losses in the stroke and hence obtaining the most efficient stroke possible. Gymnastics is indeed another ... more

... sports where the need of thorough study of mechanics is self-evident. Gymnastics is all about biomechanics - how to make your body perform at a higher level not only by increasing strength, flexibility etc... but also by performing the right moves and c...more

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Sports Science - Sports or Science? (1564 words)
by - written on 08/08/01 (Very useful, 626 readings)
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Not so many people appreciate the role of science in sport. Sport science, as the field is formally known, is a vast subject indeed. It encompasses anything from biochemistry to materials science, fluid dynamics to biomechanics, psychology to physiology. Behind all sport events there is a solid scientific basis which people may or may not appreciate. The football boots you might have bought for your kids for Christmas have been carefully designed to maximise performance and minimise the risk of injuries. Elite track and field athletes whom we see break records and win medals on TV have been following strict diets, meticulously planned training regimes and top class ... Read the complete review

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