About this season
Aimed at kids ages 7 to 13, Sports Lab focuses on the science of sports.
Episodes (26)
1. Soccer
Aired 22 June 2015 • 30 min
Legendary pro Dwayne DeRosario demonstrates his kicking style.
2. Tennis
Aired 29 June 2015
Chloe a young tennis player is working to perfect her top spin game.
3. Baseball
Aired 6 July 2015 • 30 min
Dr. Heather demonstrates how a kinetic chain gives guest pro Bryce Jorgenson of the Thunder Bay Border Cats the power to knock it out of the park, inspiring younger brother Porter to step up to the plate against host Nykeem's pitching.
4. Dressage
Aired 6 July 2015
Tai-Lee and her horse pal Gerald to explore the science behind dressage.
5. Track and Field
Aired 20 July 2015 • 30 min
Anjelina is a young Toronto sprinter looking to move faster out of the start. She gets some great tips from guest pro Ashlea Maddex, while Dr. Heather weighs in on how using their centre of gravity can help them tear up the track.
6. Table Tennis
Aired 27 July 2015
Brother and sister duo Antong and Anda are hoping to sharpen their table tennis game.
7. Skateboarding
David spends a dynamic day in the park learning about power of thrust and drag.
8. Breakdancing
Aired 10 August 2015
Nykeem links up with Logan, an ambitious young dancer.
9. Cricket
Aired 24 August 2015
Cricket star Darius D'Souza mentors Abraham and Delaine.
10. Squash
Aired 24 August 2015
Noah wants to take his squash game to the next level.
11. Curling
Aired 31 August 2015
Emily wants to improve her curling game, Dr. Heather knows just who to call.
12. Trampoline
Aired 7 September 2015
Young gymnast Nya jumps at the opportunity to learn more about the science of trampoline.
13. Hockey
Aired 14 September 2015
The gang learns about the science of the slap shot today.
14. Swimming
Aired 21 September 2015
Plunge into the science of swimming!
15. Figure Skating
Aired 28 September 2015
Guest pro Bryce Davison has some encouraging to a budding young skater.
16. Para-Alpine Skiing
Aired 5 October 2015
Guest pro Erin heads out to the slalom course to meet Nykeem and Sarah, a tenacious young para-alpine skier. Dr. Heather explains the role air resistance plays when the team hits the slopes.
17. Volleyball
Aired 12 August 2015
Dr. Heather sheds some light on Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion and the team serves it up on the court.
18. Waterskiing
Aired 19 August 2015 • 30 min
Nykeem is in for a wet and wild ride when he teams up with Russell, an avid young waterskiier. With the help of Dr. Heather and guest pro Charlie Newlands they discover that centripetal force can help them go faster than a speeding boat.
19. Football
Aired 2 November 2015
Nykeem drags himself though some tough football training drills.
20. Sledge Hockey
Aired 2 November 2015
Cooper and Cole are brothers who share a love of sledge hockey. Joined by guest pro Jordan, the boys teach host Nykeem about this great sport and learn a thing or two about Newton's third law along the way.
21. Lacrosse
Aired 9 November 2015
Nykeem joins forces with Lindyn, a young Six Nations lacrosse player looking to score more goals. Dr. Heather sends guest pro Kelsey to get a handle on the problem and demonstrate how torque and the axis of rotation can supercharge a shot.
22. Basketball
Aired 16 November 2015
Guest pro Myck gives pointers on free throws.
23. Freestyle Skiing
Aired 23 November 2015
Nykeem hits the slopes to meet Charlie, a young freestyle skier working to get maximum air out of the half pipe. With tips on centripetal acceleration from Dr. Heather, Charlie is about to drop in on some big fun.
24. Bowling
Aired 30 November 2015
Guest pro Melissa inspires Jennifer and Nykeem with some strikes.
25. High Jump
Aired 7 December 2015 • 30 min
Nykeem and young track star Jaden are bending over backwards trying to perfect their high jump technique. Dr. Heather expands on the science behind the Fosbury flop and guest pro Jillian helps Jaden take her skills to new heights.
26. Cricket
Aired 17 August 2015
Cricket star Darius D'Souza mentors Abraham and Delaine.