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Sports Science Introduction

Sports science illustration showing biomechanics, anatomy and psychology

🏃‍♂️ Part 1: Understanding Sports Science

1. What does "sports science" mean to you? Write your ideas below:
2. Circle the THREE main areas of sports science:

Biomechanics

Cooking

Anatomy

Geography

Sports Psychology

Mathematics

3. Fill in the blanks using these words: movement, body, mind

• Biomechanics studies how the ________ moves efficiently

• Anatomy looks at ________ parts used in sports

• Sports psychology focuses on the ________ and mental skills

🎯 Part 2: Applying Sports Science

4. Match each sports science area to its example by drawing lines:
Biomechanics
Anatomy
Sports Psychology
Setting goals before a race
Studying leg muscles in running
Analysing a tennis serve technique
5. Choose ONE sport you enjoy. Explain how sports science could help an athlete improve in this sport:

My chosen sport: _______________

6. Think about your own physical activity. Which area of sports science would help YOU the most? Tick ONE and explain why:

Biomechanics (improving my movement technique)

Anatomy (understanding my body better)

Sports Psychology (improving my mental game)

Why? ________________________________________________

🌟 Part 3: Extension Challenge

7. For Advanced Learners: Choose a famous New Zealand athlete (e.g., Lisa Carrington, Valerie Adams). Research and explain how they might use sports science in their training:

Athlete: _______________

8. Reflection: After today's lesson, what is one question you have about sports science that you'd like to explore further?
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