Physics of Sports

Catalog description

The course provides an opportunity for students to elevate their understanding of the science of sports through an interdisciplinary approach. All aspects of the physical science of sports will be discussed. Students will have an opportunity to research the physical sciences for a wide range of sports from track and field to baseball, basketball, tennis, and soccer. These components of the course enable students to apply the sciences to a particular sport in depth. Better understanding of the physics principles of sports will ultimately improve students' skills in these games. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3