Sport Science

Documentary 2007

Which sport needs the fastest reaction time to survive on the field? Which does the most damage to an athlete when it comes to impact? What does the perfect athlete look like? Sport Science answers all these questions and more. Through stunning CGI and high definition footage it delivers never-before-seen insight into the world of sports

Documentary 2007

Starring John Brenkus

EPISODE 1

Human Flight

It seems like athletes are jumping higher and further than ever. But are they really? The team put athletes to the test to discover who are the highest flyers in sports.

40 min · 30 Sept 2007
EPISODE 3

Reaction Time

Every sport is filled with moments that call for split-second actions and reactions. Examine some of these moments including how much time an NFL quarterback has to make a pass.

40 min · 21 Oct 2007
EPISODE 4

Cheap Shots

With the help of MMA star `Rampage Jackson' scientists tackle the question of who hits the hardest in sport.

41 min · 28 Oct 2007
EPISODE 5

Out of Control

Sports are all about a level playing field, but there will always be elements that are out of an athlete's control. The show breaks down everything from officiating to gravity.

42 min · 11 Nov 2007
EPISODE 6

Myths

Every sport has its own myths, but are they fact or fiction? It is time to either prove or debunk some of the biggest myths in sports.

42 min · 18 Nov 2007
EPISODE 7

Field Warriors

Examine some of the most dramatic injuries ever suffered in sports. Including scientific analysis and first person stories from the athletes who survived them.

41 min · 16 Mar 2008

John Brenkus

Host
John Brenkus

Producer
Mickey Stern

Producer

About

Sport Science

DOCUMENTARY

Which sport needs the fastest reaction time to survive on the field? Which does the most damage to an athlete when it comes to impact? What does the perfect athlete look like? Sport Science answers all these questions and more. Through stunning CGI and high definition footage it delivers never-before-seen insight into the world of sports

Information

Studio: ESPN
Released: 2007

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (United States) (AAC)