basketball Courses and Certifications

Wondrium Pilots: The Three-Pointer of Basketball

Unpack the fascinating history of the three-point shot—the underdog’s chance to combat the traditional stereotype that basketball is most effectively played by giants.

• The Great Courses Plus
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

I Get All the News I Need from the Sports Section - Analyzing Streaks in Sports

Explore how statistical analysis challenges the concept of "hot streaks" in sports, revealing that scoring patterns are largely random and that professional sports are becoming increasingly competitive.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

The Truth About "The Zone" - Mental Focus and Resilience in Sports

Explore "the zone" in sports with Steph Curry, delve into mental resilience with Dr. Nicole Detling, and learn from Olympic biathlete Clare Egan's experiences in this insightful podcast episode.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Design for Development - Hoop Dreams at 25: Youth Basketball's Evolution

Explore the evolution of youth basketball 25 years after "Hoop Dreams" with filmmaker Peter Gilbert and NBA star Chris Webber, discussing changes and improvements needed in the sport.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

What is Basketball's Role in Reforming Youth Sports?

Industry leaders discuss grassroots basketball culture, NBA youth guidelines, and their potential impact on youth sports. Explores who will shape summer hoops culture and its broader implications for children's athletics.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Variability of Practice and Injury Risk in Basketball - Lecture 458

Explores how varied practice methods like CLA and DL training can reduce ACL injury risk in basketball, comparing effectiveness to traditional coaching for injury prevention.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Implicit Training to Reduce Injury Risk in Athletes - Episode 423

Explore innovative implicit training techniques to reduce athlete injury risk, featuring insights from University of Groningen researchers on optimizing movement execution in basketball players.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Classic Motor Learning Effects in Expert Performance - Focus of Attention and Self-Control

Explore the application of classic motor learning effects on expert athletes, focusing on self-controlled practice and attentional focus in basketball free throws.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Classic Motor Learning Effects for Expert Athletes - Focus of Attention and Choice

Exploring if OPTIMAL theory principles apply to skilled athletes, examining focus of attention and self-controlled practice effects on free throw accuracy in basketball players.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PIXXO 3D

Blender 4.2 Basketball - Easy Tutorial

Create a realistic basketball model in Blender 4.2 with this easy-to-follow tutorial, perfect for beginners looking to enhance their 3D modeling skills.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Eran Feit

Deep Learning for Basketball Game Detection - YOLOv8 Object Detection Tutorial

Develop a custom YOLOv8 model for real-time basketball object detection, covering automatic labeling, model training, and live inference on game footage.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Exploring Basketball, Identity, and Play Through Art

Discover how artist Marlon Forrester uses basketball as a lens to explore identity, social change, and the commodification of the Black male body through various artistic mediums.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Meaning of Play - Insights from Kobe Bryant

Explore the significance of play, loss, and coaching with NBA legend Kobe Bryant as he shares insights on movement, imagination, and personal growth.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dot Physics

Physics Problem: Energy and a Jumping Basketball Player

Learn to solve a physics problem involving energy conservation and force calculations for a jumping basketball player.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Data Show and Tell: From Dream Team to Global Team – NBA in the Olympics

This course will demonstrate a unique project that analyzes player distribution and competition growth, showcasing how NBA talent has transformed international basketball.

• Pluralsight
• 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available