A math professor shows how math and physics can offer unexpected insights into the world of sports, from the g-forces experienced by gymnasts during the "giant swing" maneuver to an explanation as to why left-handed boxers have a strategic advantage.

"In sports, 2 + 2 now equals winning. In this book, explore the many relationships between mathematics and sports. Start with the obvious uniform numbers and statsand continue with high-level analytics that are changing how teams are formed and how games are played. Math can make a basketball player more accurate and a football coach more successful. Knowing the numbers can make an everyday athlete more efficient and turn a racing team into a champion."--Provided...

Discusses particular occupations in the fields of mathematics and physics.

"For John Urschel, what began as an insatiable appetite for puzzles as a child quickly evolved into mastery of the elegant systems and rules of mathematics. By the time he was thirteen, Urschel was auditing college-level calculus courses. But when he joined his high school football team, a new interest began to eclipse the thrill he once felt in the classroom. Football challenged Urschel in an entirely different way, and he became addicted to the...

"Extremely student friendly, Healey's STATISTICS: A TOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS, 11e, equips you with a solid understanding of statistical fundamentals and their practical application to current social issues -- no advanced math knowledge required. The text breaks down even the most complex material to help you master key concepts and develop the skills you need as a professional in a social science field -- or simply to become a "statistically...

"With its three-hour-long contests, 162-game seasons, and countless measurable variables, baseball is a sport which lends itself to self-reflection and obsessive analysis. It's a thinking game. It's also a shifting game. Nowhere is this more evident thanin the statistical revolution which has swept through the pastime in recent years, bringing metrics like WAR, OPS, and BABIP into front offices and living rooms alike. So what's on the horizon for...

"Whether you like track events, field events, or both, you may not have realized how much they are all affected by STEM. Whether a marathon or a sprint, or jumping or throwing, STEM explains how it all works. STEM in Track & Field showcases the STEM concepts behind events from sprinting to long-distance running, and javelin to shot put. Learn what all track and field events have in common, and discover the latest technological advances bringing one...

Hockey is an exciting sport that takes place entirely on ice. It's also full of math. From the goals and assists that fill the scoresheet to the fractions and other math concepts that come from percentages, hockey has a litany of numbers to explore. Readers take the ice for themselves and solve problems that puzzle scorekeepers and hockey superfans, learning the math they need to keep up with their favorite sport.

Yards and points are the lifeblood of football. As those numbers add up on the scoreboard and in the stat sheet, a whole world of mathematics is there to uncover. From yards passing and receiving to the averages teams have converting third downs, the gridiron's numbers are easy to explore while conveying important math concepts in the process. Readers learn how stars measure themselves against other players with rushing and receiving stats, and how...