Science of Sports

The Science of Cycling

What is the Science of Cycling? Why do road bikes have thin tires, while mountain bikes have fat tires? What is a gear ratio? And how do gears help make the bicycle so efficient? What are the best materials for frames? These are just some of the questions on the Exploratorium's Science of Cycling website.

The Science of Baseball

Exhibits, articles and activities - all about America's favorite pastime - and information about baseball in Japan, too! Activities include Finding the Sweet Spot, Thrown for a Curve, Bouncing Balls, and more. From the Exploratorium.edu.

The Science of NFL Football

NBC News' educational arm has teamed up with the National Science Foundation and the National Football League to release the "Science of NFL Football"--an informative 10-part video series that explores the science behind football.

The Science of Olympic Winter Games

The National Science Foundation and NBC help students discover "The Science of the Olympic Winter Games" How does angular momentum help one of the world's top-ranked figure skaters Rachael Flatt achieve the perfect triple toe loop? How does Olympic hockey player Julie Chu convert a game-winning slapshot using elastic collision? Or how Newton's Three Laws of Motion propel U.S. Olympic Trials silver medalist and short track speed skater J.R. Celski to the finish line? Find out here!

The Science of Hockey

This site takes you inside the game: you'll hear from NHL players and coaches from the San Jose Sharks, as well as leading physicists and chemists.

The Science of Skateboarding

Find out how this extreme sport is governed by the principles of momentum, gravity, friction, and centripetal force. Learn skateboarding history, technology, and more!