I want you to think of a time when your teacher got excited about something. Got a little bit too excited, didn’t he?!
Well, we’re bringing that enthusiasm back with the importance of Math in sport!
Ability And Performance
Math is the key to an overall ability to perform in sports and sports plays a huge role in keeping you intellectually stimulated, and aware of both your abilities and your weaknesses. By combining and complementing each other, both sports and math stimulate the mind and promote self-awareness
How do you win at this?
Math + Sport = Score!
In order to understand how math can be used in sports, it’s important to first understand the different types of math that are used. The three main types of math that are used in sports are arithmetic, geometry, and algebra.
Arithmetic
Arithmetic is the simplest type of math and is mainly used for basic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Basketball makes use of different kinds of math. Basics; players have to know how to count the number of seconds left on the clock in order to make sure they don’t run out of time before they can shoot.
Math can skillfully contribute to you and your teammates having more incredible alley-oops and wittingly avoiding air balls!
So, if you want to start with the basics, and basketball is your dream sport, hit those times tables – they actually come in handier than you think!
Arithmetic and younger students
Baseball is a great way to teach younger students math lessons too! There are some simple addition and subtraction that can be practiced by asking your child, for example: “How many hits did player X get this week”
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Split students into two teams and spend some time teaching them the rules of baseball before beginning so they know what Base/Out means (e., field base)
Have one team at bat while another stands behind designated bases waiting for their turn to answer questions worth 1-, 2- or 3 outs depending on how difficult it was asked; if answered correctly then this person moves up accordingly but misses out if wrong! Play until 10 runs have been scored.
Geometry
Geometry is the math of shapes that can be used to determine angles or lengths without measuring them directly.
A soccer pitch is made up of quadrilaterals, rectangles, 90-degree angles, and circles.
So, what do you need to know to efficiently dribble and pass around opponents? Well, geometry, of course!
Ever wondered how Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo were able to score 55/58 hat tricks on several different matches played?
Marcus Peter Francis du Sautoy, a famous mathematician and Arsenal fan once said “Those players who intuitively have a good sense of geometry and calculus they’re the ones who will have the edge”.
So the next time you want to do “sensational stuff” on the pitch, remember, a good start would be your basic geometry of studying points, lines, surfaces, solids and angles.
With that, you’re definitely “headering” the ball in the right direction!
Algebra
Algebraic math involves writing equations that are solved for specific variables.
Sports announcers are so much more than just voices on the radio! They use algebra to calculate new scores, explain betting odds, and state general facts, which is why it’s important for them to understand how those numbers work in order to do their jobs correctly by ramping it up with enthusiasm, knowledge, and numbers!
To Sum It All Up..
Remember math is found in everything we do, from aiming, jumping, chess, diving, even balancing on one leg. Math helps you master your skills, as no other subject!
Math and sport are a perfect match! Whether you’re watching your favorite team or cheering on your sporting hero, remember the math that’s at work. From basic addition to complex algebra, there’s math in every sport.
So, next time you’re enjoying a game, have some fun with math and see how it applies!
Here at Online Math Center, we know the importance of math in every aspect of life, so we craft individual classes for each student, we include fun games & tactics as well!
Contact us today to get your first lesson for free!
