Sports Science and Technology in the Real World

Sports scientists and engineers develop new equipment, improve athletic performance, and keep players safe from injury. Sports Science and Technology in the Real World examines the history of these branches of science and engineering, what sports scientists and engineers do today, and what's next for these fields. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Primary-source text Reviewed Table of contents Scientists and engineers help solve crimes, keep athletes healthy, predict the weather, and do many other important jobs. With clear text, vivid images, and helpful infographics, STEM in the Real World introduces readers to several STEM fields, looking at their histories, the work being doing today, and the latest cutting-edge advances. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.