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Physics of Sports

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Typically OfferedFall; Spring
LevelElementary
StudentsUndergraduate, advanced
Credits3.00
BreadthPhysical Science
L&S CreditCounts for L&S degree
Gen-EdQuantitative Reasoning Part B

A tenth of a second, a single inch, or a slightly different angle can make all the difference in a sporting event. Application of physical principles to competitive sport, leading to a better understanding of performances in such sports as track and field, cycling, archery, golf, football and basketball.

Prerequisites: Satisfied Quantitative Reasoning (QR) A requirement. Not open to students with credit for PHYSICS 103, 201, 207, or 247.

Lecture

SecInstructorTimePlace
001Jim ReardonTR 11:00 am - 12:15 pm2241 Chamberlin
002Jim ReardonTR 01:00 pm - 02:15 pm2241 Chamberlin