For this project, the first thing that my group and I did was research what needed to be known, such as: running techniques, diet plans, recommended stretches, appropriate running attire, and how velocity and acceleration help the runner in seeing how they can improve. After we gathered all of our research, we documented it and filed it until it was needed.
The next step was the running. Materials needed for this portion are a stopwatch, a meter stick, calculator, and appropriate running gear. Our runner was given the distances of 100m and 400m to run. Before our runner, Emma, ran, she had to be prepared. Emma had a healthy breakfast of peanut butter toast and she stayed hydrated throughout the day- which is crucial. She came to the track ready to run …show more content…
First, my group and I measured 20m with the meter stick (all measurements were measured with a meter stick) to calculate her initial running time. We did this because many sources claim that runners start off the slowest, and then they increase their acceleration as they get farther into the run. Second, Emma ran her first 20m in 4.65 seconds (all times were calculated with the stopwatch and all calculations with a calculator). Step three, we found the estimation of that velocity for 100m which was 23.25 seconds. This is very unlikely because Emma’s slowest 100m was 20.80 seconds. Step four, Emma ran another 20m which was ran in 4.3 seconds. Step five, we found the estimation of that velocity for 100m which was 21.5 seconds. That is closer but still relatively unlikely. Ultimately, the beginning of the run is usually the slowest because the runner has not yet built up the momentum to go at his/her fullest capability. Next was the running of 100m. Step six, Emma ran the first 100m in 19.46 seconds. Step seven, we used this time to calculate what her time would have been if she did the 400m at the velocity she did in this 100m
The next step was the running. Materials needed for this portion are a stopwatch, a meter stick, calculator, and appropriate running gear. Our runner was given the distances of 100m and 400m to run. Before our runner, Emma, ran, she had to be prepared. Emma had a healthy breakfast of peanut butter toast and she stayed hydrated throughout the day- which is crucial. She came to the track ready to run …show more content…
First, my group and I measured 20m with the meter stick (all measurements were measured with a meter stick) to calculate her initial running time. We did this because many sources claim that runners start off the slowest, and then they increase their acceleration as they get farther into the run. Second, Emma ran her first 20m in 4.65 seconds (all times were calculated with the stopwatch and all calculations with a calculator). Step three, we found the estimation of that velocity for 100m which was 23.25 seconds. This is very unlikely because Emma’s slowest 100m was 20.80 seconds. Step four, Emma ran another 20m which was ran in 4.3 seconds. Step five, we found the estimation of that velocity for 100m which was 21.5 seconds. That is closer but still relatively unlikely. Ultimately, the beginning of the run is usually the slowest because the runner has not yet built up the momentum to go at his/her fullest capability. Next was the running of 100m. Step six, Emma ran the first 100m in 19.46 seconds. Step seven, we used this time to calculate what her time would have been if she did the 400m at the velocity she did in this 100m