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Soccer: Science on the Pitch
If readers have ever wondered how soccer players "bend it like Beckham," they'll enjoy this unique look at the science behind the world's most popular sport. Detailed text, fact boxes, sidebars, and diagrams help readers understand the many ways scientific concepts are applied on the soccer field. Readers also learn how scientific knowledge is put to use along with the other areas of STEM to help soccer players train, avoid injury, and heal more quickly if they do get hurt. Full-color photographs place readers in the middle of the action on the pitch.
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Soccer: Science on the Pitch
If readers have ever wondered how soccer players "bend it like Beckham," they'll enjoy this unique look at the science behind the world's most popular sport. Detailed text, fact boxes, sidebars, and diagrams help readers understand the many ways scientific concepts are applied on the soccer field. Readers also learn how scientific knowledge is put to use along with the other areas of STEM to help soccer players train, avoid injury, and heal more quickly if they do get hurt. Full-color photographs place readers in the middle of the action on the pitch.
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Soccer: Science on the Pitch

Soccer: Science on the Pitch

by Amy B. Rogers
Soccer: Science on the Pitch

Soccer: Science on the Pitch

by Amy B. Rogers

Overview

If readers have ever wondered how soccer players "bend it like Beckham," they'll enjoy this unique look at the science behind the world's most popular sport. Detailed text, fact boxes, sidebars, and diagrams help readers understand the many ways scientific concepts are applied on the soccer field. Readers also learn how scientific knowledge is put to use along with the other areas of STEM to help soccer players train, avoid injury, and heal more quickly if they do get hurt. Full-color photographs place readers in the middle of the action on the pitch.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781534561151
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 07/30/2017
Series: Science Behind Sports Series
Pages: 104
Product dimensions: 7.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Chapter 1 Soccer Through the Centuries 6

Chapter 2 Physics on the Pitch 18

Chapter 3 The Mechanics of Movement 34

Chapter 4 Training to Be the Best 48

Chapter 5 The Impact of Injuries 63

Chapter 6 Technology in Soccer 77

Notes 91

Glossary 94

For More Information 95

Index 98

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104

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