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Science of NHL Hockey: Reflexes & Reaction Time

Science of NHL Hockey: Reflexes & Reaction Time

NHL goalies have lots of equipment designed to help stop pucks, but their most valuable tool is their brain. It's what sparks the nerve impulses that travel to the limbs, allowing the goalie to see and react quickly enough to make a save. "Science of NHL Hockey" is a 10-part video series produced in partnership with the National Science Foundation and the National Hockey League....

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National Hockey League, Brenden Morrow, Patricia Shewokis, Hockey, Muscular System, Reflex, NSDL, Drexel University, Ice, Body System, Reaction, Physics, Pekka Rinne, Neuron, Receptor, Goaltender, Chemistry, Reflex Arc, Goalie, Life Science, Save Percentage, Brain, Pathway, Nervous System, Afferent, Geoscience, Saves, Reaction Time, Science, NHL, Nerve, Eric Johnson, Education, Sensory, Impulse, Reflexes, Sports
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
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Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
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Middle School, High School, College General Ed
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Video
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English
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No
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