D4K: Sports Physiology
Special | 28m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn how scientists can improve an athlete’s performance and help prevent injuries.
Sports physiologists understand the body’s anatomy and the biomechanics of how bones and muscles work together. These scientists can help improve athletes’ performance and help keep them healthy. But many young athletes are unaware of how to play and move safely and end up injured. Guest experts answer students’ questions about sports physiology.
Science Trek is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV
Major Funding by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation and Idaho National Laboratory. Additional Funding by the Friends of Idaho Public Television and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
D4K: Sports Physiology
Special | 28m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Sports physiologists understand the body’s anatomy and the biomechanics of how bones and muscles work together. These scientists can help improve athletes’ performance and help keep them healthy. But many young athletes are unaware of how to play and move safely and end up injured. Guest experts answer students’ questions about sports physiology.
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Sports Physiology: Keep Moving
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Sports physiologists understand how bones and muscles work together. (3m 38s)
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Science Trek is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV
Major Funding by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation and Idaho National Laboratory. Additional Funding by the Friends of Idaho Public Television and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.