Here is the assignment:
I. Physics of Sports
This project focuses on how things in sports/movement work and your understanding of the physics involved based only our current knowledge of physics augmented by the research you do over the summer. You may pick your favorite sport or another approved activity such as dance for example.
Consider this project and instructional document that could be used to improve a player's performance or improve equipment design. You could play the role of the coach (dance instructor) or the design engineer of a major sports equipment supplier. The following elements must be included in your proposal for your players or corporation.
1. Choose at least 2 aspects of the movement to breakdown and explain, equations may be useful here (numerical support is not necessary but if it helps in your discussion, use it)
2. Explain the physics of the movement using correct terminology and your own words and understanding of the concepts. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in no credit for this assignment.
3. Diagrams must be included along with your text, they can be hand drawn, computer generated or cut and pasted from the internet as long as the source is cited.
4. Cite your sources in proper MLA or aPA format. Wikipedia cannot be used as a source.
I've decided I want to try and do the project on skiing, because it would be unique and enjoyable for me. Keep in mind, I only have basic physics knowledge because I've only taken a semesters worth, and i'll be going into junior year of high school for AP physics. I'm posting this because I would like you guys to share some ideas you have for me (please give reasonable answers, and only if you have the correct knowledge of the subject). If i'm a bit unclear in this post, please follow up with me on the issue and I will clarify.
Thanks!
