THE SCIENCE
BEHIND THE
GAME

Discover the scientific principles that power elite athletic performance. Educational content for ages 12+

Based on educational science & PE curriculum

Why Do Basketball Players Jump Higher? Explosive Power

Understand the physics and biology behind explosive jumping and how athletes train for it.

Learn why muscles cramp during intense exercise and how athletes prevent it.

Discover how water resistance affects speed and what swimmers do to reduce drag.

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