Physics & Biomech. of Sports

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Physics plays a crucial role in sports by providing a deep understanding of the fundamental principles that govern athletic performance and sporting activities, improving techniques, and driving innovation in sports equipment design. Sports involve forces, motion, energy, and the interaction between objects and the environment, all of which can be explained through physics. In addition, physics is essential in creating devices for athletes, such as performance tracking tools and biomechanics sensors that optimize training and monitor activity, while also enhancing sports medicine by improving injury understanding and rehabilitation techniques. In this course, the students will explore how various principles of physics are applied within the context of sports. They will learn about diverse applications of physics in different sports settings, focusing on the role of physics across various aspects of sports, such as movement, performance analysis, and equipment design.