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. Discussion Guide: Rudy Themes in Rudy include believing in yourself, hard work, and overcoming adversity 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. 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Check out Soccer iQ by Dan Blank Women in STEM at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics The Biomechanics of a Paratriathlete This paratriathlete works to combat brain and spinal cord injuries in order to compete The Hard Numbers of Beach Volleyball Math and statistics can lead to gold medals, according to one Olympic coach Medical Technology Supporting U.S. Soccer Here's the medical technology supporting the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team The Impact of Olympic Diving One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury Preventing Injury With a World Champion Wrestler Biomedical engineering is an important part of this Olympian’s injury prevention Track Cycling in Extreme Heat Here's how athletes prepare for heat and humidity when competing 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: Coach Carter The film includes themes of coaching your own child, discipline techniques of coaches, how to be a student-athlete, making good life choices, and succeeding against the odds Discussion Guide for Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw This film tells a powerful story of courage, struggle, and redemption Discussion Guide: Cinderella Man The film includes themes of overcoming adversity, maintaining self-belief, the impact of positive coaching, respecting opponents and seeing the bigger picture in sports Discussion Guide: Miracle Miracle follows the story of Herb Brooks as he leads the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team against the powerhouse Soviet team of the time Discussion Guide: Friday Night Lights The film focuses on the conflict between the overwhelming pressure to win-at-all-costs and the bigger picture lessons presented throughout the athlete's experiences Discussion Guide: Rudy Themes in Rudy include believing in yourself, hard work, and overcoming adversity 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 Exploring Archery: Types of Bows You’ll find many great options when you go bow shopping. The difficulty comes in selecting the right type of bow. Much depends on your needs and tastes. Some people choose bow styles based on what looks cool. Others select a... The Science of Snowboarding Gravity, friction, and energy are the physics behind the gasp-worthy tricks of snowboarders. Rulon Gardner Won’t Die A Beginner’s Guide to Archery’s Mental Game We talked to Lanny Bassham of Mental Management Systems to discuss his approach to coaching the mental game and how archers can develop it, plus his advice for implementing this training during competitions. Body+ | Meet Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham the Godfather of Extreme Wheelchair Sports Aaron 'Wheel' Fotheringham is considered the godfather of extreme wheelchair sports. Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay Potential & Kinetic Energy LPGA golfer Paula Creamer's swing is analyzed to illustrate potential and kinetic energy. Reflexes & Reaction Time Reflexes and reaction time fuel the brain and helps NHL goalies stop pucks. The Science of Skates Skates used by Olympians are custom-engineered by materials scientists to meet the demands for each sport. Shani Davis & Engineering Competition Suits Competition suits are constructed for optimal performance for the Olympic athlete. 7 Great Sports Shows for Your Sports-Obsessed Kid Learn more about seven of the most popular sports shows available on Sensical. 10 Most Inspiring Sports Movies We’re going all the way to the end zone with this list of the 150 Best Sports Movies of All Time View More