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Science in sports

By Mike Harrier

Science is a very important part of sports today. In fact, science controls almost everything in an athlete´s life. Scientists decide what athletes should eat and when they should eat. They decide what exercises athletes should do and for how long. Other scientists design better clothing and equipment, these “sports scientist” areeverywhere in modern sports. You can even study sports science at university!
Modern science examines every part of an athlete`s performance. Scientists use cameras and advanced equipment to collect lots of information. They use this information in many ways. First they make an exercise program to match each athlete´s body. They show each athlete the best away use their energy. Second, scientistsuse the information to help athletes improve their skill… and win.
Clearly, food is important for athletes. The food they eat gives them the energy they need to compete. Athletes have to eat special food. Sports scientists decide exactly what food each athlete needs to help them do their best at their particular sport.
More and more athletes are starting to use sports psychologists, too. Thesesports scientists help the athletes train to be mentally fit. They show athletes how to think like a winner. In many cases, thinking in a positive way can be the difference between winning and losing. Sports psychologists are now an important part of the large group of people that help each athlete to do their very best.
II. READ THESE QUESTIONS AND WRITE YOUR ANSWERS.

1. Who wrote thearticle?______ Mike Harrier
2. What is the name of de magazine?_ science in sports
3. Who helps athletes with their mental training?_los psicologos
4. What do scientists use to study an athlete´s performance?_usan camaras e informacion avanzada
5. How do scientists help athletes choose their food?_____________________

III. SELECT THE BEST CHOICE AND WRITE ON THE LINE.

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