Engineering 358 - Seminar: Engineering in Sports

Sem: Engineering in Sports

Spring
2026
01
4.00
Sarah Fay

W 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; M 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM

Smith College
EGR-358-01-202603
Ford 345
sfay@smith.edu
Understanding and improving performance in sports hinges on the modern application of science and engineering principles. This course serves as an introduction to how the sports industry uses physical modeling, data analysis, and product design to grow and improve their fields. Examples of class activities include predicting the limits of human performance, gaining insights about team strategy from large datasets, and redesigning sporting equipment with modern materials. A theme of the course is the role of an engineer in improving not only performance but also accessibility and inclusivity in sports. Prerequisite: EGR 270. Restrictions: Engineering majors only; Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. (E)

[CE] JR/SR only, EGR majors only; Prereq: EGR 270

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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