How much sport science can be crammed into only 28 graphs? This question inspired a series of anthologies by Schottenbauer Publishing, spanning 10 popular Olympic and common sport topics. Sport Science Anthologies
- Physical Fitness
- Summer Olympic Sports
- Winter Olympic Sports
- Gymnastics
- Track & Field
- Ball Sports
- Dance & Ballet
- Yoga
- Figure Skating
- Ice Hockey
It turns out that quite a bit of information can be summarized in a short span of graphs! For example, consider the graph topics contained in The Science of Physical Fitness: An Anthology of 28 Graphs for Kids, Teens, & Curious Adults:
Force Plate
- Standing on Plate, Swinging Arms
- Stepping
- Hopping
- Jogging in Place
- Squats
- Overhead Press
Accelerometer
- Running
- Jumping Jacks
- Sit-Ups
- Jumping
- Biceps Curl
- Overhead Press
- Pedaling on Bike
Video Analysis
- Jumping Jack
- Pedaling on Bike
- Seated Knee Extensions
- Jogging in Place
Spirometer
- Normal Breathing
- After 5 Minutes Jogging (& Continuing to Jog)
Electromyogram
- Arm Relaxed
- Arm Held Straight Up
- Arm while Jogging
- Arm during Bicep Curls
- Quadricep During Vertical Squat
Electrocardiogram
- Sitting
Blood Pressure and Pulse
- Before Cycling
- After 5 Minutes Cycling
- 4 Minutes After Ending Cycling
Discussion Questions
- What comparisons and contrasts can be made with this data?
- What additional data would be useful to obtain?
The following books from Schottenbauer Publishing contain a more extensive collection of graphs and data pertaining to the science of athletic training:
- 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
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