Physics, Math in Sports??

[Nabz]

So I'm in my last year, Biophysics major. I'm just wondering if anyone knows anything that has to do with Math or Physics involvement in Sports or Sports Research. I know analytics and metrics are thing in sports today being used to enhance game plans, and scouting. I just can't seem to research and find the right careers or paths to get into any of Sports Science type of fields.

So I'm just wondering if anyone is familiar with the latest stuff involving Math/Physics in Sports. I'm in T.O btw.

[Blzer]

Re: Physics, Math in Sports??

Everything involving pressure is used to try and revolutionize equipment, to make sure it's as safe as it's small. Helmets, padding, etc. are those kinds of things. So basically, rather than like analyzing stats, you're more a part of the hardware in a way.

Otherwise, there is always the sabermetric talk, as you were mentioning. Always trying to find a way to get a leg up on the other team by a computer's output is welcomed if it works.

Or... make video games?

[Jr.]

Re: Physics, Math in Sports??

So I'm in my last year, Biophysics major. I'm just wondering if anyone knows anything that has to do with Math or Physics involvement in Sports or Sports Research. I know analytics and metrics are thing in sports today being used to enhance game plans, and scouting. I just can't seem to research and find the right careers or paths to get into any of Sports Science type of fields.

So I'm just wondering if anyone is familiar with the latest stuff involving Math/Physics in Sports. I'm in T.O btw.

Biomechanics uses a lot of math. Basically how the body works/moves, creates force. It's a lot of anatomy, as well, though. So not sure if you're interested in that.

Think of the Sport Science stuff on ESPN.

[Nabz]

Re: Physics, Math in Sports??

Everything involving pressure is used to try and revolutionize equipment, to make sure it's as safe as it's small. Helmets, padding, etc. are those kinds of things. So basically, rather than like analyzing stats, you're more a part of the hardware in a way.

Otherwise, there is always the sabermetric talk, as you were mentioning. Always trying to find a way to get a leg up on the other team by a computer's output is welcomed if it works.

Or... make video games?

You mention equipment, I actually was researching around that a year ago, the biggest problem for me is finding the actual company involved in it and how to get in. As for making video games my god my programming is terrible I'd have to sit down and really learn it finding good tutorials. I'm currently doing Perl it's been alright.

Biomechanics uses a lot of math. Basically how the body works/moves, creates force. It's a lot of anatomy, as well, though. So not sure if you're interested in that.

Think of the Sport Science stuff on ESPN.

I've taken Physio and Anatomy last year and Cell Bio. Like my above comment for me the biggest problem is finding companies that are in this field so I can look for them. Or even doing something postgrad. Like for example I saw a post grad certificate program for Orthotics/Prosthetics the main con for that was it has waaaaaaay too much anatomy and physio.

Like isn't there something that is more physics and math related?

*btw thanks guys for commenting*

[Blzer]

Re: Physics, Math in Sports??

You mention equipment, I actually was researching around that a year ago, the biggest problem for me is finding the actual company involved in it and how to get in. As for making video games my god my programming is terrible I'd have to sit down and really learn it finding good tutorials. I'm currently doing Perl it's been alright.

You don't have to know code if you are working mathematical algorithms. Not all of the best programmers are the best physicists. You provide them pseudocode, and they make that work within the actual programming language itself (I hope that makes sense).

[Nabz]

Re: Physics, Math in Sports??

You don't have to know code if you are working mathematical algorithms. Not all of the best programmers are the best physicists. You provide them pseudocode, and they make that work within the actual programming language itself (I hope that makes sense).

So what would that be called a physics programmer? I remember last year ubisoft was hiring a physics programmer but it was all coding, so I'm not sure about what the position for what you said would be called

[Blzer]

Re: Physics, Math in Sports??

So what would that be called a physics programmer? I remember last year ubisoft was hiring a physics programmer but it was all coding, so I'm not sure about what the position for what you said would be called

I don't know, but think of you as the songwriter to your singer, or the blueprint designer to the architect, or what have you. You tell them what to put and they use their expertise to transcode it into a programming language.

I'm thinking you already know that though, and yet sadly I don't know what that is called. It depends on how much math is needed to make this happen that the programmers can't do for themselves, but that might be it.

Maybe they just require all of these guys to know code too.

[Nabz]

Re: Physics, Math in Sports??

I don't know, but think of you as the songwriter to your singer, or the blueprint designer to the architect, or what have you. You tell them what to put and they use their expertise to transcode it into a programming language.

I'm thinking you already know that though, and yet sadly I don't know what that is called. It depends on how much math is needed to make this happen that the programmers can't do for themselves, but that might be it.

Maybe they just require all of these guys to know code too.

LOL yeah that's been my problem is finding out what the name of the actual profession is

[p_rushing]

Re: Physics, Math in Sports??

So in the statical and analytic world, most of those people do know some statical modeling tools and how to program them. You do need to know SQL usually and then the tool you are using to develop the models.

The Jags do have a few employees run by Khan's son and they have been providing data to the coaching staff. They try to prove that they can help, but face a uphill battle in the NFL.

You may see if they have mentioned what they call the department to see if any other teams are doing similar things.