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Science of the Summer Olympics

NBC Learn and NBC Sports, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, explore the engineering and technology helping athletes maximize their performance at the 2012 London Games. For lesson plans provided by the National Science Teachers Association, open the video and click on “Lessons.”

Science of the Summer Olympics
Designing a Fast Pool – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6- 12)
May 27, 2020
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Designing Safety Helmets – An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
May 27, 2020
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Engineering for Mobility – A Science Perspective (Grades 6- 12)
May 27, 2020
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
May 27, 2020
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Measuring a Champion – A Science Perspective (Grades 6-12)
May 21, 2020
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Sarah Robles and the Mechanics of Weightlifting – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
May 21, 2020
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Science of the Summer Olympics
The Biomechanics of Usain Bolt – A Science Perspective (Grades 6-12)
May 20, 2020
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Science of the Summer Olympics
The Impact of Jenny Simpson – An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
May 20, 2020
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Designing a Fast Pool
Designing a Fast Pool
May 13, 2020
Through advances in pool design, engineers are helping swimmers reach their maximum speed with technology designed to minimize waves.
Designing Safety Helmets
Designing Safety Helmets
May 13, 2020
Safety helmets are designed, constructed and tested for the safety of the athlete.
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