Sports & Education While many think sports and education are separate worlds, creative educators are finding ways to blend them. Learn STEM skills like how to calculate a ball’s trajectory with trigonometry or discover how changing the angle at which the ball is struck will change the distance the ball travels. Learn about the sports legends like Jackie Robinson or download discussion guides for the latest (or greatest) sports movies. Form Tips for Beginners, Part 1 In this article, we’ll cover the shot process from setup to anchor. A separate and more in-depth article to follow will cover shot execution. The following tips will enable them to do so with a little more ease. Books to Read Scholastic’s Summer Read-a-Palooza Will Encourage Kids to Read as Much as Possible June 2, 2023 Scholastic's Summer Read-a-Palooza can motivate children to get lost in books even when school isn't in session 16 Great Sports Books For Kids June 2, 2023 If you have a son or a daughter who loves sports, here are 16 sports-themed books they'll love Ten Sports-Themed Books for Young Adults June 2, 2023 Author Amy Mcculloch Uses Extreme Climbs To Inspire Her Writing April 25, 2022 Join Amy McCulloch as she walks through her new climbing book inspired by some of her own extreme experiences. Raising Tomorrow’s Champions: Joanna Lohman, Paul Tukey Pen Road Map for USWNT Dreamers March 2, 2021 Get a glimpse of the U.S. Women’s National Team and its four decades of history told from the perspective of an insider Best Books for Youth Soccer Players – ‘Soccer iQ: Things That Smart Players Do’ February 23, 2021 Looking for a gift for your soccer-obsessed middle schooler to help them massively improve their game? Check out Soccer iQ by Dan Blank Women in STEM at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics Track Doctors on the Front Lines Here's what track doctors are doing on the front lines The Hard Numbers of Beach Volleyball Math and statistics can lead to gold medals, according to one Olympic coach Track Cycling in Extreme Heat Here's how athletes prepare for heat and humidity when competing Medical Technology Supporting U.S. Soccer Here's the medical technology supporting the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team The Biomechanics of a Paratriathlete This paratriathlete works to combat brain and spinal cord injuries in order to compete The Impact of Olympic Diving One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury View More Watch, Learn & Discuss Sit down with the family and watch one of these great sports movies. When the film is over, our partner Positive Coaching Alliance has provided discussion questions for you and your kids to get those most out of the file Discussion Guide: A League Of Their Own Some of the themes featured in the film include perseverance, strength of community, teamwork, and leadership Discussion Guide: Goal! The Dream Begins Goal! The Dream Begins is the story of soccer player Santiago Munez who is given the chance to play for Newcastle United when a scout spots him. Discussion Guide: Her Best Move Her Best Move is the story of soccer player Sara Davis, a high school girl trying to balance teenage life with the chance to join the US National Team. Discussion Guide: Bend It Like Beckham This film uses themes of balancing sport and family, maintaining self-belief, coping with societal pressure, and self-motivation Discussion Guide: We Are Marshall This film includes themes of overcoming tragedy and loss, using sports to heal a community, playing multiple sports, absolute dedication, and effective teamwork Discussion Guide: Chariots Of Fire Major themes presented in this film include the determination to succeed, ability to not give up, and a notion that athletes are participating in something bigger than themselves View More Explore the Science of Golf Course Setup Meteorology & Weather How the USGA Determines the Pace of Play Newton’s Third Law of Motion & Momentum Energy in Collisions & Compressions Why Golf Balls Have Dimples View More More Educational Content Author Amy Mcculloch Uses Extreme Climbs To Inspire Her Writing Join Amy McCulloch as she walks through her new climbing book inspired by some of her own extreme experiences. How Barbie Changed the Landscape in the World of Athletics Learn how the iconic fashion doll has evolved through history and inspired all to be more active. As coronavirus closes schools, teachers and families brace for massive experiment in online education Teachers, administrators and parents are learning things on the fly in the new world of online education Building Faster & Safer Bobsleds Bobsledding is one of the fastest and most exciting sports at the Winter Olympics. Learn more in this video. The Impact of Olympic Diving One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury Sarah Robles and the Mechanics of Weightlifting – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6-12) - 10 Best Soccer Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer The Best Soccer Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer lists Certified Fresh films first, followed by Fresh and then the Rotten movies. Becoming ANNIKA: The Moment the Sports World Stopped Learn about the female golfer that changed the history of the sport forever. Work, Energy & Power Suzann Pettersen, a professional golfer on the LPGA tour, uses putting to help demonstrate the physics concepts of work, energy, and power. Racing Redefined – Making Legends: How Legend Cars are Made Meet some of the Legend drivers that are taking the track by storm and hoping to make a name for themselves in the sport. Math of Golf Scoring Unlike most sports, in the game of golf the player with the lowest score wins, and negative numbers can indicate a well-played game. Science of Snow How snow forms and reacts is an essential part of the Winter Olympic games. View More