PHY 113 is an introduction to physics from the perspective of sports, especially designed for non-science majors. Basic concepts in classical mechanics and fluid dynamics are used to analyze particular actions in football, baseball, soccer, track and field, and other sports. The concepts of heat, energy, and calories are also discussed.

PHY 115 is the laboratory component of PHY 113. Experiments are designed to help students better understand the physics aspects of sports. Students work in groups and conduct experiments indoors and outdoors.

The availability of PHY 113 and 115 varies with semester. Please see SBU Solar or Brightspace for more information.

Here is an archive of lab manuals used in PHY 115.

These are here for background information only. Please follow guidance from your instructor as to what materials to use and what procedures to follow in your course.

• Sample Syllabus for PHY 113
• Introduction to Measurement and Error Analysis
• 40 Meter Dash      Report Hints
• Experiment 3
• Hang Time      Report Hints
• Three Point Shot
• Experiment 6
• Experiment 7
• Experiment 8

Here are some documents you may find helpful:

Uncertainties and Error propagation

Managing_Errors and Uncertainty from UPenn

Uncertainty in an Average

How to Propagate Uncertainty in Basic Calculations

SBU IntroLabs Guide to Error Analysis and Uncertainty Propagation (Quick Reference)

Another SBU Guide to Error and Uncertainty Analysis

Policies vary with instructor. Please see the course syllabus and instructions on Brightspace

The course syllabus from a recent semester can be found here: Physics and Astronomy Dept Syllabi