Sports Lab
2015 · Kids · 1 Season · 26 Episodes ·
Aimed at kids ages 7 to 13, Sports Lab focuses on the science of sports.
E11. SoccerLegendary pro Dwayne DeRosario demonstrates his kicking style.E22. TennisChloe a young tennis player is working to perfect her top spin game.E33. BaseballDr. Heather demonstrates how a kinetic chain gives guest pro Bryce Jorgenson of the Thunder Bay Border Cats the power to knock it out of the park, inspiring younger brother Porter to step up to the plate against host Nykeem's pitching.E44. DressageTai-Lee and her horse pal Gerald to explore the science behind dressage.E55. Track and FieldAnjelina is a young Toronto sprinter looking to move faster out of the start. She gets some great tips from guest pro Ashlea Maddex, while Dr. Heather weighs in on how using their centre of gravity can help them tear up the track.E66. Table TennisBrother and sister duo Antong and Anda are hoping to sharpen their table tennis game.E77. SkateboardingDavid spends a dynamic day in the park learning about power of thrust and drag.E88. BreakdancingNykeem links up with Logan, an ambitious young dancer.E99. CricketCricket star Darius D'Souza mentors Abraham and Delaine.E1010. SquashNoah wants to take his squash game to the next level.E1111. CurlingEmily wants to improve her curling game, Dr. Heather knows just who to call.E1212. TrampolineYoung gymnast Nya jumps at the opportunity to learn more about the science of trampoline.E1313. HockeyThe gang learns about the science of the slap shot today.E1414. SwimmingPlunge into the science of swimming!E1515. Figure SkatingGuest pro Bryce Davison has some encouraging to a budding young skater.E1616. Para-Alpine SkiingGuest pro Erin heads out to the slalom course to meet Nykeem and Sarah, a tenacious young para-alpine skier. Dr. Heather explains the role air resistance plays when the team hits the slopes.E1717. VolleyballDr. Heather sheds some light on Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion and the team serves it up on the court.E1818. WaterskiingNykeem is in for a wet and wild ride when he teams up with Russell, an avid young waterskiier. With the help of Dr. Heather and guest pro Charlie Newlands they discover that centripetal force can help them go faster than a speeding boat.E1919. FootballNykeem drags himself though some tough football training drills.E2020. Sledge HockeyCooper and Cole are brothers who share a love of sledge hockey. Joined by guest pro Jordan, the boys teach host Nykeem about this great sport and learn a thing or two about Newton's third law along the way.E2121. LacrosseNykeem joins forces with Lindyn, a young Six Nations lacrosse player looking to score more goals. Dr. Heather sends guest pro Kelsey to get a handle on the problem and demonstrate how torque and the axis of rotation can supercharge a shot.E2222. BasketballGuest pro Myck gives pointers on free throws.E2323. Freestyle SkiingNykeem hits the slopes to meet Charlie, a young freestyle skier working to get maximum air out of the half pipe. With tips on centripetal acceleration from Dr. Heather, Charlie is about to drop in on some big fun.E2424. BowlingGuest pro Melissa inspires Jennifer and Nykeem with some strikes.E2525. High JumpNykeem and young track star Jaden are bending over backwards trying to perfect their high jump technique. Dr. Heather expands on the science behind the Fosbury flop and guest pro Jillian helps Jaden take her skills to new heights.E2626. CricketCricket star Darius D'Souza mentors Abraham and Delaine.
