Kid Scoop at play in the Scooper Bowl
Kid Scoop is tackling the biggest game of the year with its own variation of the Super Bowl, where it takes a look at mathematics in sports with the Scooper Bowl.
Believe it or not, math plays a huge part in sports. Math is how the coach knows whether to kick a field goal or press on for another first down. In basketball, the players need to understand angles to make great shots. In baseball, half the fun of being a fan is knowing how the statistics work.
In every sport, precise measurements of equipment and playing fields are important. Take a look at this video for an idea: http://youtu.be/-9wd7_ZPME4
Check out how one baseball fan brought math and sports together: http://youtu.be/v9IaFn7Po1E
Another reason professional athletes need to have excellent math skills is because they make a lot of money. Check out this video to find out just how much a baseball player makes for one game: http://youtu.be/afGvdQBT4DA
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