Instructional Video
National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Science of Nfl Football

9th - 10th
A collection of ten videos that examine the physics and math behind NFL football. They cover topics such as Newton's Laws of Motion, the Pythagorean Theory, kinematics, and projectile motion.
Instructional Video
University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska Lincoln: Football Physics

9th - 10th
Every Husker home game, Dr. Tim Gay attempts something as crazy as running against the NU defense: bringing physics to everyday life. In one-minute segments shown on the screens around the stadium, he talks about basic physics concepts...
Instructional Video
National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Science of Nfl Football: Vectors

9th - 10th
Learn how vectors can be used to analyze an NFL quarterback's football pass by calculating how much speed and direction are required to complete it. [3:58]