Science of Physical Fitness Memorabilia

Celebrate sport science with memorabilia from Zazzle! Colorful graphs from Schottenbauer Publishing are featured on these mugs, magnets, keychains, & postcards. Direct links to each collection are included below:

    

A variety of other sport science collections are also available from Schottenbauer Publishing on Zazzle, which features regular sales on most items.  


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The Geometry of Physical Fitness

Geometry is essential for physical fitness. Take a moment to write down a few ways in which geometry affects the precision of sport. 

Discussion Questions

1. What data is necessary to collect in order to understand the role of geometry in physical activity? 
2. What spatial perspectives and/or mathematical planes are important for precision? 

The cover of The Geometry of Water Sports, to the right above, features a waterskier in action. 

Discussion Questions

1. What angles can be measured on the diagram, in order to understand the accuracy of technique?  
2. Is any essential information missing from the picture? What is necessary in order to measure that information?

Geometry diagrams featuring physical fitness activities are available in the following books from Schottenbauer Publishing, available in paperback and Kindle editions:

Geometry Workbooks

• The Geometry of Summer Olympic Sports
• The Geometry of Winter Olympic Sports
• The Geometry of Archery & Fencing
• The Geometry of Gymnastics
• The Geometry of Figure Skating
• The Geometry of Ballet
• The Geometry of Yoga
• The Geometry of Water Sports

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Connecting the Dots: Sinusoidal Motion

Raw data sometimes consists of individual points of information which are difficult or impossible to connect in a meaningful way. Scientific processes require collecting data in a purposeful manner, to elucidate the connections between different phenomena.

Consider the following graph, excerpted from the series The Science of Exercise Equipment from Schottenbauer Publishing:

Discussion Questions

1. Connect the dots in the graph, to reveal the pattern of motion of the bike pedal.
2. Draw the bike pedal in motion, labeling at least 4 points in time.
3. What are the minimum and maximum x-positions of the pedal? 
4. What are the minimum and maximum y-positions of the pedal? 
5. How many pedal rotations are shown in the graph? 
6. What is the average time of one rotation?
7. What occurs at the end of the graph?

The following books from Schottenbauer Publishing contain a more extensive collection 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

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Bouncing in Exercise Science

Bouncing up and down is a healthy activity that stimulates the lymphatic system. The shape of bouncing is determined in part by the act of pushing up from the ground, as well as the effect of the force of gravity on the body, and any sort of cushioning of the descent by the joints or equipment.

Consider the following graph, excerpted from the series The Science of Exercise Equipment from Schottenbauer Publishing:

Discussion Questions

1. How high is the bounce?
2. Over what time segment does the bounce occur?
3. Does the person travel sideways during the bounce?
4. Is it possible to determine whether the bounce is cushioned by the knees, the Bosu, or both? If so, what provides the most cushioning? [Note: A Bosu is a dome-shaped inflatable device used for exercise.]
5. On a piece of paper, sketch the person's position at the beginning, highest point, and end of the bounce. Focus on the center of the abdomen.
6. Redraw the graph with the initial position at (0,0). Label the axes with the correct coordinates.
7. Redraw the graph with the highest bounce position at (0,0). Label the axes with the correct coordinates.
8. Redraw the graph with the horizontal line on the x-axis and the highest bounce position at x=0. Label the axes with the correct coordinates.
9. On a piece of paper, list as many athletic activities as possible which involve bouncing or jumping. Use a time limit of 60 seconds.

The following books from Schottenbauer Publishing contain a more extensive collection 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

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The Science of Physical Fitness

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

Goniometer

• 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

1. What comparisons and contrasts can be made with this data?
2. 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:

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

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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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New Book Series on The Science of Physical Fitness

Are you interest in learning about the science of physical fitness? Books from Schottenbauer Publishing provide detailed information about exercise science, suitable for education from elementary through high school and college/university classes. Selections include multi-volume series with graphs from athletic training, exercise equipment, and other sport topics, as well as anthologies of 28 graphs demonstrating a variety of mathematical functions related to specific sports topics! Plus, geometry workbooks contain action diagrams of athletic moves, providing exciting opportunities for children to learn about angles and measurement!

Books are available from CreateSpace wholesale, as well as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and other internet retailers!

Schottenbauer Publishing also offers free blogs on specific sport science topics, featuring free graphs, discussion questions, and videos.

Sport Science Blogs  FREE!

• Summer Sports
• Archery & Shooting Sports
• Ball Sports
• Fencing
• Gymnastics
• Track & Field
• Yoga, Pilates, Dance, & Ballet

• Winter Sports
• Ice Skating
• Snow Sports

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