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Author | : Alain Haché |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 2015-11-30 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1421417936 |
A fast-paced look at the fascinating science that explains the game of hockey. From the moment the first player steps onto the ice, every conceivable principle of science is in play. To understand hockey—fully understand it—Alain Haché argues that you must first learn how ice reacts to a passing blade, how the trajectory and aerodynamics of the puck affect its chances of getting into the net, how the tension on the stick transfers energy to the puck, and dozens of other details of the game. Slap Shot Science is an under-the-hood, behind-the-scenes, action-packed romp through special moments in the game as seen from the perspective of science and explained in a way everyone can understand. Among the topics Haché discusses are the differences between real ice and synthetic ice, the perfect amount of sharpness for a skate, how goalies can make spectacular saves even though the puck is traveling 100 miles per hour, whether players are skating faster today than in years past, and how equipment prevents many serious injuries. Slap Shot Science shows us how statistics can predict future performance by players and teams and why they can also be misused in many ways. By the close of the book you’ll see hockey in a more sophisticated and scientific light, and the reasons things happen the way they do will be clearer than ever.
Author | : Alain Haché |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 2015-11-30 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 1421417928 |
"Slap shot science is an under-the-hood, behind-the-scenes, action-packed romp through special moments in the game as seen from the perspective of science and explained in a way everyone can understand"--Back cover.
Author | : Ellen Labrecque |
Publisher | : Cherry Lake |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2015-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1633627640 |
This book discusses the science behind various elements of ice hockey, particularly a slap shot. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.
Author | : Emilie Dufresne |
Publisher | : Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | : 26 |
Release | : 2020-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1534535683 |
Readers learn how to pass the puck to teammates and shoot a slap shot with this fun and fact-filled guide to the science of ice hockey. There are many scientific forces at work in the game of hockey, such as momentum and gravity. The basics of ice hockey and how science makes certain plays possible are presented throughout this accessible text. Helpful diagrams and graphic organizers display these concepts in a comprehensible way, while the detailed glossary gives explanations of scientific language. Captivating, full-color photographs will thrill young sports fans and budding scientists.
Author | : Alain Haché |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2002-11-22 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780801870712 |
Physicist and amateur hockey player Hache examines some of the physical principles behind the world's most popular winter team sport. Illustrations.
Author | : Blake Hoena |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 35 |
Release | : 2015-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1491478659 |
The slap of a hockey stick. A soaring puck. A quick-thinking goalie gets the save! What's behind it all? Science! Let Max Axiom, Super Scientist, explain the science behind the perfect slap shot, the right way to skate the ice, and much, much more.
Author | : William E. Garrett |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 1016 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780683034219 |
Written by experts in exercise physiology, exercise science, and biomechanics, this volume focuses specifically on exercise science in relation to athletic performance and to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of athletic injuries. The text is logically organized into sections on energy metabolism, exercise physiology, organ system responses to exercise, general concerns in applied exercise science, sports biomechanics, and applied sports physiology. The biomechanics and sports physiology sections focus on particular sports, to determine specific diagnosis and treatment aspects. The book also includes chapters on exercise in children and the elderly, environmental influences on physical performance, overtraining, chronobiology, and microgravity.
Author | : Mark Denny |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2011-09-30 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 1421402157 |
A physics-driven exploration of sports played on ice and snow that is truly fun and informative, Gliding for Gold is the perfect primer for understanding the science behind cold weather athletics.
Author | : Barbara M. Linde |
Publisher | : Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 2017-07-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1534561145 |
Physics explains how an ice hockey player scores a goal. Biology explains why certain exercises help hockey players become better and stronger. Math is used to calculate the exact measurement of different kinds of hockey rinks. Engineers use technology to create the safest equipment for hockey players. Readers see how these areas of STEM come together in a hockey game, and they’re sure to enjoy this unique look at common science curriculum topics. The detailed main text is supported by fun fact boxes, enlightening sidebars, helpful diagrams, and vibrant photographs of ice hockey players in action.
Author | : Bathroom Readers' Institute |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 363 |
Release | : 2012-06-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1607106523 |
Updated & expanded—this entry in the bestselling bathroom reader series is full of hockey trivia on the sport’s colorful history, legendary players, and more. The Bathroom Readers’ Institute has added seventy all-new pages to this collection of tales and trivia about the Greatest Game on Ice. You’ll find loads of new articles, plus updated facts throughout. So tighten your laces and grab your stick—it’s Hockey Time! Read about . . . · Octopuses, rubber rats, and other animal ice-capades · What’s up with those hockey haircuts? · The science behind the slap shot · Why are hockey goalies so weird? · And of course—how did Gretzky get so good? Get ready for some end-to-end action!