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Physics of Sports
Research Guide |
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Scope
This research guide will lead students to resources at the
St. Charles Public Library and on the Internet that will
help them understand the principles of physics involved
in various sports and activities.
Internet
Resources
Using a good search engine, such as Google ,
or Dogpile, type the
search term: "physics of sport" (ex. "physics of billiards")
in the search box. Students may also use the following web sites:
Examples of sites with information about specific sports:
Library
Catalog
- Use
the library's
catalog to find resources on the physics of sports.
- Examples:
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Type Sports and click KEYWORD.
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Type Physics and click KEYWORD.
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Type Force and click KEYWORD.
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Type Energy and click KEYWORD.
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Type a specific sport, such as Baseball and click KEYWORD.
Print
Resources
Encyclopedia
of Sports Science
Volume 1 includes the physics of many sports including
track and field, ball sports, paddle sports, gliding,
cycling and many others. |
REF
613.71 ENC |
McGraw-Hill
Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
In-depth articles about scientific principles such as
velocity, momentum, buoyancy, etc. |
REF
503 MCG |
| Newton
at the Bat |
796.015
NEW |
| Sportworks:
More Than 50 Fun Games and Activities that Explore the
Science of Sports |
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796 SPO |
| Physics
of Baseball |
796.357
ADA |
| Physics
of Golf |
796.352
JOR |
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