Math
by Buckley, James
Series: STEM in sports Published by : Mason Crest (Broomall, PA) Physical details: 64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. ISBN:9781422232323; 1422232328. ISSN:978142223 Year: 2015| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| j 700 - 799 | j796.0151 Buc (Browse shelf) | Available | 103957 |
Includes Index
Introduction: what is STEM? -- Athletes play -- Fans lead the way -- Teams & leagues follow -- Gear for all -- Winning ... and the future.
"In sports, 2 + 2 now equals winning. In this book, explore the many relationships between mathematics and sports. Start with the obvious uniform numbers and statsand continue with high-level analytics that are changing how teams are formed and how games are played. Math can make a basketball player more accurate and a football coach more successful. Knowing the numbers can make an everyday athlete more efficient and turn a racing team into a champion."--Provided by publisher.
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