The Science of a Sprint
Download or Read eBook The Science of a Sprint PDF 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.
Author | : Ellen Labrecque |
Publisher | : Cherry Lake |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2015-08-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781633627666 |
ISBN-13 | : 1633627667 |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Science of a Sprint by : Ellen Labrecque
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.