The Science of a Sprint by Ellen Labrecque

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The Science of a Sprint by Ellen Labrecque

This book discusses the science behind various elements of track and field, particularly sprinting. 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.
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ISBN 13 9781633625860
ISBN 10 1633625869
Title The Science of a Sprint
Author Ellen Labrecque
Series 21st Century Skills Library: Full-Speed Sports
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Cherry Lake Publishing
Year published 2015-08-01
Number of pages 32
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