Engineering Triumphs – Sports Projectiles (Video On Demand)
Credit: 4 CPD
Subject Matter Expert: Raymond M. Burynski, Jr., P.E.
In Engineering Triumphs – Sports Projectiles (Video On Demand), you'll learn ...
- Basic principles in physics and aerodynamics.
- How athletes use these principles to control flight paths.
- Material and design features of various projectiles.
Overview
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Credit: 4 CPD
Many of our favorite sports and pastimes involve throwing, kicking, hitting, or otherwise dealing with some form of projectile. The variety of shapes, sizes, materials and features provides designers with both challenges and opportunities as they strive to optimize athletic performance.
But, have you taken the time to consider the engineering aspects of these sports projectiles? This course is an interesting and real-life look at fluid dynamics and aerodynamic principles and how those concepts apply to the world of sports.
You’ll learn how the design of these projectiles has evolved over time and in response to demands of the various activities. Plus, you’ll see how athletes utilize the underlying scientific principles to try to gain advantages over their opponents.
You’ll find this course is a unique view of how the engineering world has partnered with the sporting world; and you’ll find yourself fascinated with the science of sport. This course is a recording of a live webinar.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Basic principles in physics and aerodynamics.
- How various projectiles are designed for the needs of their individual activities.
- How to calculate lift and drag forces.
- The Magnus Effect and its application to various sports.
- How athletes use these principles to control flight paths.
- Material and design features of various projectiles.
- Evaluation techniques used by sports authorities.
Video on Demand
This course is a recorded version of a live lecture and will be streamed directly to your computer's media player. Our format is generally compatible with media players included with all computers and mobile devices. After watching the video presentation, you will return to your account to take the online quiz. While this is a recording of a live presentation, please note that this recording will not qualify as a "live" or "interactive" continuing education activity in those jurisdictions where it is required.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 20 questions. CPD credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
Preview a portion of the video before you purchase it.
Credit: 4 CPD
