Table of contents for Sports science : 40 goal-scoring, high-flying, medal-winning activities for kids / by Jim Wiese.

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Introduction. 
How to Use This Book. 
Being a Good Scientist. 
Increasing Your Understanding. 
Using This Book to Do a Science Fair Project. 
A Word of Warning. 
1 Getting in the Zone: Starting Right. 
Project 1: Think Fast. 
Project 2: On the Level. 
Project 3: Dreaming of Greatness. 
Project 4: Cross Over. 
Project 5: Learning New Tricks. 
2 Flying High!: Ball Sports. 
Project 1: Throw It Higher. 
Project 2: Throw It Farther. 
Project 3: Curveball. 
Project 4: Stable Spin. 
Project 5: Dimples. 
Project 6: Heading Right. 
Project 7: Soft Bounce. 
Project 8: Follow the Bouncing Ball. 
Project 9: Fuzz Ball. 
Project 10: The Big Mo. 
3 Slipping and Sliding:
Blade, Ski, and Board Sports. 
Project 1: Skating on Thin Ice. 
Project 2: Speedy Spin. 
Project 3: Taking Off. 
Project 4: Giving Them the Slip. 
Project 5: Stable Base.
4 Rolling Right Along: Wheel Sports. 
Project 1: Turning Around. 
Project 2: Gearing Up. 
Project 3: Caught in the Draft. 
Project 4: Keep on Rolling Along. 
Project 5: Pumping. 
Project 6: Jump into History. 
5 Splish, Splash: Water Sports. 
Project 1: Water Skin. 
Project 2: Riding the Waves. 
Project 3: Row, Row, Row Your Boat. 
Project 4: Shapes and Speed. 
Project 5: Sailing into the Wind. 
Project 6: Down Under. 
Project 7: Swim Like a Shark. 
6 Jumping, Climbing, Frisbee, and More:
Other Fun Sports. 
Project 1: Skydiving. 
Project 2: High Jumping. 
Project 3: The Frisbee. 
Project 4: Climbing High. 
Project 5: Climbing to the Top. 
Project 6: Sweet Spot. 
Project 7: The Chop. 
Glossary. 
Index.