The Science of a Sprint
Author | : Ellen Labrecque |
Publisher | : Cherry Lake |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2015-08-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781633627666 |
ISBN-13 | : 1633627667 |
Rating | : 4/5 (667 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Science of a Sprint written by Ellen Labrecque and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the science behind various elements of track and field, particularly sprinting. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.