Nexbooks Science of Surfing Course

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Course: The Science of Surfing

Description:
In the search for perfect waves, most life-long surfers develop a deep understanding of the sciences around surfing, and its lifestyle. From meteorology and oceanography, to physics and physical geography, 90% of surfing is exactly that... a knowledge of the sciences that make it such a beautiful sport and way of life.
Recommended Ages: 5-12 Grade
Recommended Number of Credits: 5 (equivalent to one semester)

Table of Contents:
1. Ocean Conditions
1.1 Swell
1.2 What you Love
1.3 Ocean Currents
1.4 Seasonal Patterns
1.5 Forecasting with Technology: Surfline, Tide Apps, etc.
2. Weather
2.1 Wind
2.2 The Water Cycle
2.3 Cloud Types
2.4 Natural Air Conditioning - Beach Towns
3. Beaches & Coastlines
3.1 Coastal Landforms
3.2 Reefs ad Sandbars
3.3 Sand Drift
3.4 Sheltered Beaches
3.5 River Mouths (Bacteria Count)
4. Waves
4.1 Lefts, Rights, & A-Frames
4.2 Beach Breaks & Reef Breaks
4.3 Closeouts and Channels
4.4 Longboard Waves
4.5 Shortboard Waves
4.6 Big Waves
5. Surfboard Design & Physics
5.1 Length & Volume
5.2 Rails & Tails
5.3 Fins and Noses
5.4 Rocker & Bottom Countours
5.5 Friction
6. Surfing
6.1 Function vs. Show
6.2 The Bottom Turn
6.3 Cutbacks & Roundhouses
6.4 Airs & Floaters
6.5 Hitting the Lip & Getting Barreled

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