Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Weight Training
An introduction course to weight lifting focusing on proper technique and understanding the biomechanics involved in the exercises. Curriculum includes a calendar, lecture notes, suggested reading, and video demonstrations.
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Physical Therapy Central
This site contains a great deal of information related to physical therapy and the Physical Therapist career. A search engine for research, educational section, history of physical therapy, and many links are all included in this site.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Muscles, Oh My!
Students are introduced to how engineering closely relates to the field of biomechanics and how the muscular system produces human movement. They learn the importance of the muscular system in our daily lives, why it is important to be...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Tissue Mechanics
Students reflect on their experiences making silly putty (the previous hands-on activity in the unit), especially why changing the borax concentration alters the mechanical properties of silly putty and how this pertains to tissue...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: The Biomechanics of Pitching
The goal of this sports science fair project is to learn more about the biomechanics of baseball pitching. The student will investigate if stepping forward and the length of the step affects the speed of the pitch. The Science Buddies...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Summer Olympics
Using examples of athletes and sports involved in the 2012 Summer Olympics, these 9 videos demonstrate aspects of sports which are influenced by engineering and technology.
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Denison University: Physics of Dance
The researchers in this study set up a mobile lab including six 3D cameras, three laptops, and 70 luminescent markers. Volunteer dancers were prepped with the markers before turning in front of the cameras, which flash infrared light to...
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Engineers Edge: Strenght of Materials
This site has information about the strength of materials. Covers various types of stress and yeilding. Formulas included.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Home page of a professional organization of physical therapists that specialize in orthopedic and manual therapy.
Read Works
Read Works: Digging Deeper
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining ways scientists are learning more about dinosaurs by using computer applications. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Design a Bicycle Helmet
The goal of the activities is for students to understand the basics of engineering associated with safety products. Using a bicycle helmet helps to protect the brain and neck during a crash. In order to do this effectively, helmets must...
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Sportscience: A Peer Reviewed Journal and Site for Sport Research
An online journal of essays, news, and research reports on subjects related to the science of sport. A well-organized site, with lots of options for searching for topics ranging from the psychology to the biology to the physics of sport.
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Human Kinetics
Excellent resource for high schoolers on sports biomechanics and sports medicine.