Gymnastics : Science on the Mat and in the Air

In order to execute amazing tumbling passes and stick the perfect landing, gymnasts need proper training and a lot of practice. They also need to understand the science behind what they're doing on the mat and in the air. Readers are introduced to the areas of STEM that help gymnasts perform at their best, including the ways engineers have created safer equipment and the ways technology is being used to reduce injury. Eye-catching fact boxes, detailed sidebars, and full-color photographs provide readers with an inside look at the science and technology behind this popular sport. In order to execute amazing tumbling passes and stick the perfect landing, gymnasts need proper training and a lot of practice. They also need to understand the science behind what they re doing on the mat and in the air. Readers are introduced to the areas of STEM science, technology, engineering, and math that help gymnasts perform at their best, including the ways engineers have created safer equipment and the ways technology is being used to reduce injury. Eye-catching fact boxes, detailed sidebars, and full-color photographs provide readers with an inside look at the science behind this popular sport. Detailed Table of Contents, Diagrams, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Infographics, Sidebars, Websites This book introduces the areas of STEM--science, technology, engineering, and math--that help gymnasts perform at their best, including the ways engineers have created safer equipment and the ways technology is being used to reduce injury. It helps the reader to understand the science behind what they're doing on the mat and in the air, how they execute tumbling passes and stick the perfect landing