Comparing the Motion of Walking, Jogging, and Running in the Lab

How do the motions of walking, jogging, and running compare to each other? Graphs from the book series Walk, Jog, & Run: The Science of Athletic Training from Schottenbauer Publishing provide several types of data to answer this question.

• Volume 1
• Force Plate
• Wireless Dynamics Sensor for Acceleration

• Volume 2
• Goniometer for Joint Angle Measurements
• Spirometer for Breathing Rate
• Electromyograph (EMG) Electrical Activity of Muscles
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) Electrical Activity of Heart
• Blood Pressure and Pulse

• Volume 3
• Video Analysis of Trajectory

The graphs below provide samples of data from Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of Walk, Jog, & Run: The Science of Athletic Training.

Discussion Questions

1. What does the graph above show?
2. What are the minimum and maximum values on the graph?
3. How much does the person weigh?
4. What might the graph look like if the person were jogging or running on the plate?

Discussion Questions

1. What does the graph above show?
2. What are the minimum and maximum values on the graph?
3. How fast is the person jogging in place?
4. What might the graph look like if the person were jogging forward?
5. What might the graph look like if the person were walking or running forward?

Discussion Questions

1. What does the graph above show?
2. What are the minimum and maximum values on the graph?
3. How fast is the person running?
4. What might the graph look like if the person were walking or jogging?

Each book in the series Walk, Jog, & Run: The Science of Athletic Training provides additional graphs comparing walking, jogging, and running. Volume 3 also provides separate graphs for each body part, which may facilitate graphical analysis of motion. 


The following books from Schottenbauer Publishing contain similar types of graphs and data pertaining to the science of athletic training:

Graphs & Data for Science Lab: Multi-Volume Series

• The Science of the Athletic Training
• Volume 1: Force, Velocity, Acceleration
• Volume 2: Biophysics
• Volume 3: Video Analysis
• Volume 4: Video Analysis
• The Science of Exercise Equipment
• Volume 1: Force, Velocity, Acceleration
• Volume 2: Biophysics
• Volume 3: Video Analysis
• Volume 4: Video Analysis

• The Science of Gymnastics
• Volume 1: Force, Velocity, Acceleration
• Volume 2: Biophysics
• Volume 3: Video Analysis
• Volume 4: Video Analysis
• The Science of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet
• Volume 1: Force, Velocity, Acceleration
• Volume 2: Biophysics
• Volume 3: Video Analysis
• Volume 4: Video Analysis

Anthologies of 28 Graphs

• The Science of Physical Fitness
• The Science of Summer Olympic Sports
• The Science of Winter Olympic Sports
• The Science of Gymnastics
• The Science of Yoga
• The Science of Dance & Ballet

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