Tooltip
These resources have been reviewed and selected by STEM Learning’s team of education specialists for factual accuracy and relevance to teaching STEM subjects in UK schools.
Physics in Sport: Equestrian
This resource uses the context of horse riding so that students can investigate the centre of gravity of a cut-out paper horse. By using a plumb-line and drawing intersecting lines, the centre of gravity can be found - this is the point above which a rider on a horse should position themselves when going over a jump. Horse and rider cut-outs are provided in different positions and must be matched up correctly.
In the video, Olympic Bronze Medallist Jonathan Paget describes eventing.
This resource is provided by SEPnet.
Show health and safety information
Please be aware that resources have been published on the website in the form that they were originally supplied. This means that procedures reflect general practice and standards applicable at the time resources were produced and cannot be assumed to be acceptable today. Website users are fully responsible for ensuring that any activity, including practical work, which they carry out is in accordance with current regulations related to health and safety and that an appropriate risk assessment has been carried out.
Downloads
-
Equestrian: challenge sheet 428.91 KB
-
Equestrian: scientific background 148.71 KB
-
Equestrian: teachers' notes 153.26 KB
Show downloads
-
Equestrian: challenge sheet 428.91 KB -
Equestrian: scientific background 148.71 KB
-
Equestrian: teachers' notes 153.26 KB
Download all files as a .zip490.97 KB
Information on the permitted use of this resource is covered by the Category Three Content section in STEM Learning’s Terms and conditions.
