Welcome to the Kids Page
Designed for parents and coaches to interact with children whilst learning the science of sports, exercise and health.
Enjoy!
More than Muscle - Hidden physics of the javelin
Javelin throw requires elastic power and optimum aerodynamics.
The Air War: Beating the wind to track cycling gold
Aerodynamics for team pursuit and team sprint on the cycling track. For children.
Secret Spring in a Sprinter's Step: How Tendons Power the World's Fastest
Elastic power of our tendons powers us to fast sprint running speeds. For children.
Flips, Twists, and Supercomputer Brains: How Gymnasts Process the Impossible
Brain processing and learning in gymnastics. For children.
Simone Biles the gymnastics hero - and the science of soaring
Gymnastics power jumping and bouncing during tricks. For children.
Staying underwater a key to swimming success
Why does swimming underwater help swimmers win? For children.