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Sports Science & Athletics

The physics, physiology, and mathematics behind athletic performance — from sprint biomechanics to Elo ratings and aerodynamic drafting.

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Sports science sits at the intersection of physics, biology, and mathematics. Every athletic movement obeys Newton's laws; every training plan follows principles of supercompensation; every ranking system encodes a mathematical model of skill. Understanding these systems transforms how we train, compete, and predict outcomes.

These simulations let you explore the hidden mechanics of sport. Analyze ground reaction forces during a sprint, simulate Elo rating dynamics across a tournament, quantify the aerodynamic savings of drafting, model reaction time distributions, and design periodized training programs that optimize performance peaks.

5 interactive simulations

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Cycling Drafting & Aerodynamic Advantage

Simulate the aerodynamic drag reduction of drafting in cycling — see how gap distance, speed, and group size affect power savings

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Elo Rating System & Tournament Simulation

Simulate round-robin tournaments with the Elo rating system — watch ratings converge to true skill levels through matchplay dynamics

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Athletic Reaction Time Distribution

Model the statistical distribution of reaction times in competitive sports — from sprint starts to goalkeeper saves and false start thresholds

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Sprint Biomechanics & Force Curves

Visualize ground reaction forces during a 100m sprint — see how stance time, peak force, and stride frequency evolve from start to maximum velocity

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Training Load Periodization Model

Model the fitness-fatigue relationship in athletic training — visualize how training load, recovery, and tapering affect performance readiness over time