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Science Friday: Getting High: Physics of the Fosbury Flop

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A discussion of a video about the biomechanics of the high jump. The world record at that point was about eight feet. Jesus Dapena, a kinesiologist, talks about his research into this sport. Aired Jul. 20, 2012 [4:46]

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biomechanics
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biomechanics of high jump, high jump, science of high jump, science of sports, getting high: physics of the fosbury flop, science friday
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)