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Reality Matters: Lessons Learned from Sports

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Both physically challenged and typical students must have the determination to achieve in sports and the patience needed to overcome limitations.

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How Baseball Works (1:34)

Baseball is a game played with a bat, ball, and glove. The fundamentals of the game involve throwing the ball, hitting the ball, and catching the ball. Watch this HowStuffWorks video to see what goes into putting together a great baseball game.

How Karate Works (1:13)

Karate is not only about strength and speed - the technique involves as much thought and focus as physical power. Watch this video from HowStuffWorks to see how karate experts can break cinder blocks with their feet.

How Boxing Works (0:30)

Boxers get knocked out all the time, but what really happens when they get hit? Find out in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Soccer Works (1:26)

Soccer is one of the world's most popular sports, often playing to sell-out crowds. Learn more about the rigors of soccer in this HowStuffWorks video.

Murderball" Stars in Parking PSA (0:30)

United Spinal Association and quad rugby Paralympian, Mark Zupan, the star of the Academy Award nominated documentary "Murderball" and a United Spinal member, have teamed up to produce a fast-paced and exciting new public service announcement... More »

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How It's Made: Roller Skates (2:27)

Have you ever wondered how roller skates are made? Learn more about the process in this clip from The Science Channel's "How It's Made."

How It's Made: Bowling Ball Cores (2:18)

Bowling a perfect strike starts with the core. Learn how bowling ball cores are produced In this clip from The Science Channel's, "How It's Made."

Discovery News: Football Helmets Detect Concussions (2:46)

A new padding design in football helmets doesn't just protect players' heads better; it can prevent serious injury. Kasey-Dee Gardner gets the scoop in this video from Discovery News.

Ultimate Biker Challenge: Motoball Basics (0:59)

On Discovery Europe's "Ultimate Biker Challenge," host Warren Pole explains how to play the increasingly popular sport of motoball. Invented in France shortly after World War I, motoball is a hybrid of biking and soccer.

TOP Army Boxer: Basic Stance (0:39)

You've got nothing if you can't hold a basic boxing stance. See it demonstrated in this clip from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

TOP Army Boxer: Mitt Work (0:35)

Watch mitt work in action in this video from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

TOP Army Boxer: Basic Punches (4:02)

There are eight punches in the T.O.P. Army Boxing arsenal. See them all demonstrated in this clip from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

TOP Army Boxer: Girl Fight Round 2 (3:06)

Sergeant Cherrie Moyer and Private Britney Teasley are the only two female boxers in the whole competition. Watch round two in this clip from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

TOP Army Boxer: Girl Fight Round 3 (3:29)

Sergeant Cherrie Moyer and Private Britney Teasley are the only two female boxers in the whole competition. Watch round three in this clip from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

TOP Army Boxer: Girl Fight Round 1 (4:30)

Sergeant Cherrie Moyer and Private Britney Teasley are the only two female boxers in the whole competition. Watch round one in this clip from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."