Sports Science Courses

Stand up for Science: Practical Approaches to Discussing Science that Matters

In this Teach-Out, scientists and non-scientists reach out and RELATE to build communication skills to more effectively discuss knowledge.

• edX
• 1 week, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports

179 ratings at Coursera

Explore Python-based sports analytics techniques to analyze team and player performance across major leagues, focusing on regression analysis and data representation methods.

• Coursera
• 2 days 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Translational Science

Learn about translational science, turning lab and clinical observations into health interventions. Explore research stages, team roles, rigorous practices, and career opportunities in this growing field.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

Explore evidence-based strategies for preventing firearm injuries among youth, covering topics like suicide, violence, and unintentional harm. Learn from experts about research, policies, and future directions in this critical field.

• Coursera
• 1 day 16 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Rocket Science in Everyday Life

Explore rocket science's impact on daily life, from weather prediction to space exploration. Learn about NASA, satellites, planetary missions, and how movies portray scientific concepts.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics

38 ratings at Coursera

Explore wearable tech in sports, analyzing athlete data for training optimization and injury prevention. Learn physiological principles, device types, and Python programming for sports analytics.

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Prediction Models with Sports Data

36 ratings at Coursera

Learn to forecast sports game outcomes using Python, focusing on logistic regression modeling with team expenditure data. Apply and evaluate models for EPL, NBA, and NHL, exploring betting odds and analytics.

• Coursera
• 1 day 9 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

22 ratings at Coursera

Explore supervised machine learning techniques using Python and real athletic data to predict sports outcomes, applying methods like SVM, decision trees, and ensembles to analyze professional leagues and wearable device data.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Basics of Rocket Science

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore orbital dynamics, rocket engines, and space travel fundamentals. Learn about propulsion, Newton's laws, and future technologies like electric engines and Mars missions.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The History of Rocket Science

13 ratings at Coursera

Explore the evolution of rocket science from WWII to modern space exploration, covering key milestones like the V2 rocket, Apollo 11, space shuttles, and commercial space ventures.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge

10 ratings at Coursera

Evaluate scientific claims, understand research methods, and interpret statistical results critically. Gain skills to analyze science news and develop a nuanced perspective on data and information.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intro to Analytic Thinking, Data Science, and Data Mining

142 ratings at Coursera

Explore data science fundamentals, ethical considerations, and business applications. Learn CRISP-DM, analytics types, and practical problem-solving using data science tools and techniques.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

2244 ratings at Coursera

Develop critical thinking skills for computer science through induction, recursion, logic, and invariants. Solve interactive puzzles to grasp key concepts in algorithms, data science, and machine learning.

• Coursera
• 1 day 17 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Science of Parenting

2 reviews

Move beyond the chatterand opinion surrounding parenting and learn about thescientific findings and data that can help you make sensible, informed parenting decisions.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

91 ratings at Coursera

Explore genomic data clustering techniques for gene expression analysis and human migration patterns. Learn algorithms for data point grouping and dimensionality reduction using principal components analysis.

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)