The Science of a Sprint |
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| Author:
| Labrecque, Ellen |
| Series title: | 21st Century Skills Library: Full-Speed Sports Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-63362-586-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2015 |
| Publisher: | Cherry Lake Publishing
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.93USD $32.07 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionThis 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.