0:00:02 > 0:00:04Sports people must be fast.
0:00:04 > 0:00:07Strong.
0:00:07 > 0:00:09And deadly accurate.
0:00:11 > 0:00:14But did you know they wouldn't be able to compete without maths?
0:00:16 > 0:00:17Timekeeping.
0:00:19 > 0:00:20Scoring.
0:00:20 > 0:00:23Speed.
0:00:23 > 0:00:24Shape.
0:00:24 > 0:00:27Distance. It's all mathematics.
0:00:27 > 0:00:31A tenth of a second, or just a few millimetres,
0:00:31 > 0:00:35can transform an ordinary person into a world champion.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38Great Britain get the gold!
0:00:38 > 0:00:40This is...
0:00:40 > 0:00:41- 3, 2, 1..- Go.
0:00:41 > 0:00:44We take teams to a secret location.
0:00:44 > 0:00:46This really is a special place!
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- This is fabulous.- To be given a behind-the-scenes tour.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56THEY SQUEAL
0:00:56 > 0:00:58And meet their sporting heroes.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Hiya, Jack, nice to meet you.
0:01:01 > 0:01:03Who'll give them a maths challenge.
0:01:03 > 0:01:083, 2, 1, go!
0:01:08 > 0:01:09- Go!- Go!
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- And if they get it right... - 17!
0:01:14 > 0:01:18..2...3...4.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21What does he suggest?
0:01:21 > 0:01:23He should dive to the bottom right corner.
0:01:23 > 0:01:25They win a gold medal.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28This challenge is all about gymnastics.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35Gymnastics is a sport that
0:01:35 > 0:01:38involves the performance of exercises demonstrating
0:01:38 > 0:01:42strength, agility and balance.
0:01:42 > 0:01:47Floor exercises take place on a mat measuring 12 metres by 12 metres.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49A performance must contain forward,
0:01:49 > 0:01:53backwards and sideways acrobatic elements, and a balance move.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55It must not exceed 70 seconds,
0:01:55 > 0:01:59and they must not step outside the lines. So are you ready?
0:01:59 > 0:02:023, 2, 1, go!
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- This is scary.- I know.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08Today gymnastics fans Courtney and Jack
0:02:08 > 0:02:12are being taken to a secret location near Heathrow Airport
0:02:12 > 0:02:16to complete their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19I like gymnastics a lot. I like to do flips.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23And sometimes my teacher, she puts a long rope
0:02:23 > 0:02:27and you have to swing round and round. It's just really fun.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29Courtney has been learning gymnastics
0:02:29 > 0:02:32for three and a half years.
0:02:32 > 0:02:37She is ten years old. She goes to a gym club every week.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39And her favourite piece is the balance bar.
0:02:41 > 0:02:48I love gymnastics because you can do really fun things sometimes.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52But I can't do the splits and everything.
0:02:52 > 0:02:58Jack is just learning gymnastics. He is nine years old.
0:02:58 > 0:03:03He loves gym class at school. And his favourite move is the splits...
0:03:03 > 0:03:06Well, when he can do it.
0:03:06 > 0:03:07I want to watch gymnastics
0:03:07 > 0:03:12so I can learn how to do stuff that I didn't know already.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16It's mostly a girl thing, but loads of boys do it.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19Yes, they do, and they're not half good at it as well!
0:03:19 > 0:03:23Just you wait, Jack. So can you see where we're going, guys?
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- It's the Heathrow Gymnastics Club. - Cool!
0:03:27 > 0:03:29I'm not surprised you're excited.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32The Heathrow Gymnastics Club is the UK's only
0:03:32 > 0:03:35official Olympic Association training gymnasium.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37It is the largest gymnastics facility in England
0:03:37 > 0:03:41and is the most successful British club across all disciplines.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45This is where they're going to be given their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- I would love that. - That would be amazing.- Amazing.
0:03:49 > 0:03:54Courtney and Jack can't wait to have a look around.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- Hi, Jack. Come in. Welcome to Heathrow.- Thank you.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04This is where elite British gymnasts come to train.
0:04:05 > 0:04:12That's amazing! Oh, my God. That's wicked.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15Now even though they've come for a maths challenge...
0:04:15 > 0:04:17Imagine if your house was this size!
0:04:17 > 0:04:19..you can't pass up a chance to train
0:04:19 > 0:04:23where some of the British Olympic team practise their stuff.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29Now for a test of coordination. Concentrate now, Jack!
0:04:29 > 0:04:32And one arm the other.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35And stretch!
0:04:35 > 0:04:38And over the other side.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44Come on, Jack. This time I know you can do the splits!
0:04:44 > 0:04:47You're cheating! Move your bum forward.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- Oh, so close!- Well done!
0:04:49 > 0:04:54Now, time for the monkey bars. Chalk up, guys!
0:04:57 > 0:05:011, 2, 3. And let go.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05Lovely finish, Courtney. Check out the roly polys!
0:05:05 > 0:05:09- Look at the beam, though, not at me. - Not bad, Jack.
0:05:09 > 0:05:14- Oh, check you out. Pro already. - They are naturals.
0:05:14 > 0:05:171, 2, 3!
0:05:19 > 0:05:25- That is well cool. - And it looks like it's fun, too!
0:05:25 > 0:05:27He gets really excited.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30Right, guys, I'm afraid it's time to jump off
0:05:30 > 0:05:32and get ready for your maths challenge.
0:05:32 > 0:05:36Today, one of the top British Olympic Gymnasts has taken
0:05:36 > 0:05:40a break in his training to meet Jack and Courtney and give them
0:05:40 > 0:05:41their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge.
0:05:41 > 0:05:43Hi, Jack. Nice to meet you. Daniel.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46- I'm Courtney.- Hi, Courtney. Nice to meet you.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50Daniel Purvis became the world number one
0:05:50 > 0:05:52men's artistic gymnast in 2011.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06He's been the British all-round gymnastics champion twice.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09He won gold in the World Cup,
0:06:09 > 0:06:12and also got gold in the 2012 Test event.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17So, you guys gymnasts?
0:06:17 > 0:06:19- Yeah? Do you train here? - No, not here.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- But I might join! - What's your favourite apparatus?
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- Jumping.- I like doing balance beam.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- Balance beam, yeah?- How did you learn this stuff?
0:06:30 > 0:06:32I learnt it because I was very bad at football
0:06:32 > 0:06:37so I decided to take up gymnastics. And yeah, it's a really fun sport.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- How old were you when you started doing gymnastics?- I was seven.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44It's been a very long time, but very good fun.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48Right, I'm afraid we have to crack on here. Time for the challenge.
0:06:48 > 0:06:52The clean shapes my body makes are how I score points in gymnastics.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54In lots of positions, I also need to be symmetrical.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57Take some pictures of my routines and see what shapes
0:06:57 > 0:07:00and lines of symmetry you can see.
0:07:00 > 0:07:023, 2, 1, Go!
0:07:02 > 0:07:04So Jack and Courtney have been given a shape-finding
0:07:04 > 0:07:06and symmetry challenge.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09They have to take photographs of Daniel's routine,
0:07:09 > 0:07:14and spot what shapes and lines of symmetry his body makes.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17Jack frames up and...
0:07:17 > 0:07:20Good shot! Courtney's turn now.
0:07:20 > 0:07:21Now, is that in focus?
0:07:23 > 0:07:25Perfect!
0:07:27 > 0:07:30Right, with their snaps developed, it's time to get to work
0:07:30 > 0:07:34spotting the shapes and lines of symmetry they can see in his body.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37- Shall I get the pen? - Good start, Jack.
0:07:38 > 0:07:45- From like...there?- Good work - first shape found. A triangle.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48Gymnasts need to make perfect shapes with their body
0:07:48 > 0:07:52to win extra points, so knowing all of the shapes is vital.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55- Any lines of symmetry? - I see a symmetry line here.- Yeah, OK.
0:07:59 > 0:08:03- Going down, like that's the same as that.- Exactly right, Courtney.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07A line of symmetry is where the image on both sides of the line
0:08:07 > 0:08:10- is exactly the same - a bit like a reflection.- So like...
0:08:11 > 0:08:14To make sure Daniel doesn't lose any points, it's important
0:08:14 > 0:08:17he remains as symmetrical as possible.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22- Any more shapes? - I can see like a square shape here.
0:08:22 > 0:08:24Yeah. Yeah, about there.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- And there's a symmetry going down. - Yay.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30Goes all the way down to the square here.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33And they're spotting squares everywhere!
0:08:33 > 0:08:38- That's a square.- Well, sort of. - This is like a square here.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42And you've even managed to find shapes around Daniel's body
0:08:42 > 0:08:45using just a couple of lines as clues. Good spotting!
0:08:46 > 0:08:48Any more triangles?
0:08:48 > 0:08:50There's like a scalene triangle here.
0:08:50 > 0:08:52You think?
0:08:52 > 0:08:56OK, amazing! Courtney has even managed to identify
0:08:56 > 0:08:58what type of triangle she's found.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00Any other shapes?
0:09:00 > 0:09:03- Here.- Oh, yeah! A semi-circle.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06- Certainly is.- That's good working.
0:09:06 > 0:09:10- Well done to both of you. - That's the only ones I can see.
0:09:10 > 0:09:14So how many shapes and lines of symmetry have you found?
0:09:14 > 0:09:17One, two, three,
0:09:17 > 0:09:19four, five, six,
0:09:19 > 0:09:23seven, eight, nine, ten,
0:09:23 > 0:09:2611, 12, 13.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- I think that's all of them. - So do I.- Wow, that's loads!
0:09:29 > 0:09:33Very impressive, guys. From expertly papping Daniel
0:09:33 > 0:09:37to finding some all those shapes and lines of symmetry.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39So how many of each did you find?
0:09:39 > 0:09:42Four lines of symmetry.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- Three squares.- Four triangles.
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- One rectangle.- And one semi-circle.
0:09:50 > 0:09:54Courtney and Jack have completed their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge
0:09:54 > 0:09:56and it's time for their reward!
0:09:56 > 0:10:00- Here for you, Courtney.- Thank you. - And some medals as well.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04- Congratulations, Jack.- Thank you.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06- Congratulations, Courtney. - Thank you.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09Fantastic job.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12Now your teacher has a challenge for you. 3, 2, 1, Go!
0:10:16 > 0:10:19Sports people must be fast.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22Strong.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24And deadly accurate.
0:10:26 > 0:10:29But did you know they wouldn't be able to compete without maths?
0:10:31 > 0:10:32Timekeeping.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36Scoring.
0:10:36 > 0:10:38Speed.
0:10:38 > 0:10:39Shape.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43Distance. It's all mathematics.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47A tenth of a second, or just a few millimetres,
0:10:47 > 0:10:50can transform an ordinary person into a world champion.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53Great Britain get the gold!
0:10:53 > 0:10:55This is...
0:10:55 > 0:10:56- 3, 2, 1...- Go.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59We take teams to a secret location.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01This really is a special place!
0:11:04 > 0:11:08- This is fabulous.- To be given a behind-the-scenes tour.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11THEY SQUEAL
0:11:11 > 0:11:13And meet their sporting heroes.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15Hiya, Jack, nice to meet you.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18Who'll give them a maths challenge.
0:11:18 > 0:11:233, 2, 1, go!
0:11:23 > 0:11:25- Go!- Go!
0:11:25 > 0:11:28- And if they get it right... - 17!
0:11:30 > 0:11:33..2...3...4.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36What does he suggest?
0:11:36 > 0:11:38He should dive to the bottom right corner.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40They win a gold medal.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44This challenge is all about cycling.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52Track cycling takes place in specially built velodromes.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56They are made up of two 180-degree circular
0:11:56 > 0:11:58bends connected by two straights.
0:11:58 > 0:12:01Cyclists race at speeds of up to 80 km per hour
0:12:01 > 0:12:05on specially designed bikes with no brakes!
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- So are you ready? - CHILDREN: 3, 2, 1, Go!
0:12:11 > 0:12:14Today, cycling fans Grace and Marek
0:12:14 > 0:12:18are being taken to a secret location in Manchester
0:12:18 > 0:12:21to complete their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23There's only one thing on their minds this morning.
0:12:23 > 0:12:30Cycling, because it's really fun to me and I like it.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33Marek loves going out on his bike.
0:12:33 > 0:12:35He is nine years old,
0:12:35 > 0:12:38taught himself to ride a bike when he was five,
0:12:38 > 0:12:42and goes cycling with his family whenever they can.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46And what about you, Grace, where do you like to go on your bike?
0:12:46 > 0:12:48I go playing out on it.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51I go to the park as well.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54Grace has just got a brand new bike.
0:12:54 > 0:12:59She is eight years old and rides her bike every day,
0:12:59 > 0:13:03and looks forward to the track cycling on TV.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06They haven't clocked where they're going yet.
0:13:07 > 0:13:12But there's no more keeping it secret - we've arrived.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16This is the National Cycling Centre in Manchester,
0:13:16 > 0:13:20and it was Britain's first indoor Olympic cycling track.
0:13:20 > 0:13:24A cycle arena is called a velodrome. And this one is where
0:13:24 > 0:13:27members of the Great Britain Olympic team are training.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32This is where the guys are going to be given
0:13:32 > 0:13:35their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge.
0:13:36 > 0:13:37Hi, Marek, hi Grace,
0:13:37 > 0:13:41welcome to the National Cycling Centre. Do you want to come inside?
0:13:41 > 0:13:42Marek and Grace are going to be given
0:13:42 > 0:13:44their own special tour of the velodrome.
0:13:46 > 0:13:50Look at some of the bikes up there that they used to race on.
0:13:50 > 0:13:51Look at that one!
0:13:53 > 0:13:57And they're just about to see the track for the first time.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01Wow!
0:14:01 > 0:14:03Yeah.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- It's wicked, that. - And this is your lucky day.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10You're about to get the track all to yourselves.
0:14:10 > 0:14:15It's your chance to take a spin just before Team GB arrives.
0:14:15 > 0:14:17Oh, but before you go, you should probably know -
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- there no brakes on the bikes. - What?!
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- But will there be brakes on our ones? - No, there's no brakes on your bikes.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- How will we stop then? - With our feet.- Yeah,
0:14:28 > 0:14:32you have to slow down, pedal backwards to slow down.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36Glad that's been cleared up. You'll be fine!
0:14:36 > 0:14:37So are you ready?
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- Awesome. - Grace, don't look so worried!
0:14:41 > 0:14:45First, it's a trip to the bike store to get fitted up.
0:14:45 > 0:14:48Wow. Are these all the bikes?
0:14:48 > 0:14:52This is the bike shed, this is where all the bikes are stored.
0:14:52 > 0:14:56This isn't just any bike store. With 90 bikes kept in here,
0:14:56 > 0:15:00it is the biggest fleet of track bikes in the UK.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03And each bike is designed just for track cycling.
0:15:03 > 0:15:05With no brakes, just one gear
0:15:05 > 0:15:09and an aerodynamic frame, these bikes are built for speed.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14Right, it's track time. Ready?
0:15:14 > 0:15:16I'm shaking, look!
0:15:16 > 0:15:18Aw, don't shake. You know how to ride a bike, don't you?
0:15:18 > 0:15:22So don't steer, keep your front wheel straight.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24And start pedalling.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27First, a warm-up lap.
0:15:27 > 0:15:30OK, can you set off yourself?
0:15:30 > 0:15:32That's it. Well done. Nice and steady,
0:15:32 > 0:15:34don't go too close to Grace.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39That's it, keep pushing hard, well done.
0:15:41 > 0:15:43Oi, take over!
0:15:43 > 0:15:47So Marek's getting up to speed, but how fast can he really go?
0:15:47 > 0:15:52- Let's do a time trial. - OK, one lap as fast as you can. Go!
0:15:52 > 0:15:54There he goes, high up on the sides,
0:15:54 > 0:15:56just like the pros.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00Come on, Marek, all the way to the line. Fast as you can.
0:16:00 > 0:16:05- And while Marek's off, it's Grace to start.- Go!
0:16:07 > 0:16:09And here comes Marek to finish.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11Keep pedalling when you finish.
0:16:11 > 0:16:16Keep pedalling. Well done - 35.66.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18Good job, Marek, brilliant time.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23That's it, Grace, all the way to the finish line.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27Come on, Grace! Come on! Pedal! I know you can do it!
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- 1 minute and 11 seconds. - A very respectable time.
0:16:34 > 0:16:36- How did you find that?- Cool.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39Top work. You racked up some fast times on the very track
0:16:39 > 0:16:43our elite cyclists train and race on.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47And today, a world champion has taken a break in her training
0:16:47 > 0:16:51to give the guys their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53Hello, I'm Sarah, what's your name?
0:16:53 > 0:16:55- Marek.- Hello, Marek. And you are?
0:16:55 > 0:16:59- Grace.- And how old are you guys? - I'm nine. She's eight.
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- Have you had a really great time on the velodrome today?- BOTH: Yeah.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- Were you riding it yourself? - BOTH: Yeah.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06Sarah Storey is world champion in para-cycling.
0:17:06 > 0:17:10She has competed at no less than five Paralympic games,
0:17:10 > 0:17:13where she has won 18 medals.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16She has an incredible 71 world records.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23And Sarah has brought a few of her world championship medals
0:17:23 > 0:17:25to show them.
0:17:26 > 0:17:27I brought two so you can hold one each.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29There you go.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32I won these in Los Angeles last week.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36It says individual pursuit -
0:17:36 > 0:17:39that's over 12 laps of the velodrome here.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42And that one says 500m so that's over two laps of the velodrome here.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45How long have you been cycling?
0:17:45 > 0:17:49I've been cycling since I was 27, so six years ago.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52So I started when I was quite old compared to you guys.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56How did you, like, ride it when you were 27?
0:17:56 > 0:17:59Well, I'd already ridden a bike on the road
0:17:59 > 0:18:01when I was a youngster, like you guys.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04I learned to ride a bike when I was four, five years old,
0:18:04 > 0:18:08just like everybody. But I was a swimmer before I was into cycling.
0:18:08 > 0:18:10So I came down to this velodrome here
0:18:10 > 0:18:14and got on a bike like the ones you used today.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17And a person who's wearing a green jacket, who's in charge here,
0:18:17 > 0:18:18taught me how to ride.
0:18:18 > 0:18:23Now Sarah has got Marek and Grace's 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge.
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- Listen up!- In our races we have to keep a consistently high speed
0:18:27 > 0:18:30so our competitor never catches up.
0:18:30 > 0:18:33That means we have to pace ourselves perfectly.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35In order to practise for this,
0:18:35 > 0:18:37we do some training efforts over eight laps.
0:18:37 > 0:18:39So I want you to time my team mates
0:18:39 > 0:18:42to see how fast they complete each lap
0:18:42 > 0:18:48and work out the difference between the fastest and the slowest lap. OK?
0:18:48 > 0:18:503, 2, 1, go.
0:18:50 > 0:18:55So Grace and Marek have been given a timing and arithmetic challenge.
0:18:55 > 0:18:58They need to measure how quickly Team GB cyclists
0:18:58 > 0:19:00make it around the track.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03And then work out the difference between the fastest
0:19:03 > 0:19:06and slowest times. So how are you going to do it?
0:19:06 > 0:19:09So I'm going to do the stopwatch, you do the writing.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13Nice idea, Marek. So they have to start the stopwatch
0:19:13 > 0:19:16when the first cyclist crosses the line to start their lap.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- And when do you stop the timer, Grace?- Black line there.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- Yeah, I know.- That's when you stop, so you have to press stop.
0:19:22 > 0:19:24- Lap one.- Go.
0:19:24 > 0:19:29A stopwatch is a great way of timing accurately.
0:19:29 > 0:19:32Faster, faster, faster, faster!
0:19:35 > 0:19:37- 30 seconds.- How many seconds was that, Marek?
0:19:37 > 0:19:40- 30 seconds. - Great, write that down, Grace.
0:19:42 > 0:19:44Now time for the second lap.
0:19:47 > 0:19:49(He's quite slow.)
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- What was it?- 34 seconds.
0:19:53 > 0:19:5834 seconds?! Must be a warm-up lap. Now for the third cyclist.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04Man, he is going fast! Check him out.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- What was it?- 23 seconds. - That's speedy!
0:20:11 > 0:20:13Next one.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17Cyclists and their coaches will often record their results
0:20:17 > 0:20:20in a table like this to remember their times.
0:20:21 > 0:20:26- Check him out.- And number four comes in at the fastest yet,
0:20:26 > 0:20:3020 seconds. So, we're halfway through. Here comes the fifth rider.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- That man is going fast.- Yeah.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36Look how high he is.
0:20:38 > 0:20:4019 seconds.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43Now for the sixth lap.
0:20:48 > 0:20:4915 seconds.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- 15? Whoa.- Fastest so far.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54Certainly is!
0:20:54 > 0:20:56Comparing results is so much easier
0:20:56 > 0:20:58when you present them in a table like this.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01The cyclists are definitely getting faster.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05That was fast.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07Wow. Check him out!
0:21:11 > 0:21:1318 seconds.
0:21:13 > 0:21:17Just a bit slower this time. And finally, the eighth.
0:21:17 > 0:21:18MAN SHOUTS
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- That!- Yeah, that!
0:21:21 > 0:21:23Wow.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- 18 seconds.- Again?- Yeah.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33Top work. You've got all eight of your measurements now,
0:21:33 > 0:21:36and some of the times were very fast.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39The first cyclist completed their lap in 30 seconds.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41The second took 34 seconds.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44The third took 23 seconds.
0:21:44 > 0:21:45Fourth was 20 seconds.
0:21:45 > 0:21:48Fifth was 19. The sixth lap was 15.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52The seventh was 18. And the last was also 18.
0:21:52 > 0:21:57Now to work out the difference between the fastest and slowest.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01First, they need to decide which was the fastest time.
0:22:01 > 0:22:05So, fastest, 15 seconds.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08Then which one was the slowest.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10The slowest, 34.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14And finally they need to figure out the difference between the two laps.
0:22:14 > 0:22:18BOTH: 34 minus 15...
0:22:18 > 0:22:21GRACE: ..Will equal...
0:22:21 > 0:22:23So half of 30 is 15...
0:22:23 > 0:22:26BOTH: Add 4...equals 19.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29So that would be the answer.
0:22:29 > 0:22:30Great job.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32Knowing the difference between lap times
0:22:32 > 0:22:36can help cyclists work out how much they need to improve
0:22:36 > 0:22:38to be consistent.
0:22:38 > 0:22:40You've taken some great measurements
0:22:40 > 0:22:43and found the difference by using subtraction.
0:22:43 > 0:22:48- What is the answer again? - BOTH: 19 seconds.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52They have completed their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge,
0:22:52 > 0:22:55and cyclist Sarah Storey has got their prizes.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58Wow, you guys were amazing! I have trouble working out the difference
0:22:58 > 0:23:02between my fastest and slowest laps sometimes so I was really impressed.
0:23:02 > 0:23:04I want to present you with a certificate.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07That one's for you and that one's for you.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09I'd also like to present you with a gold medal.
0:23:09 > 0:23:12These are even bigger than my gold medals,
0:23:12 > 0:23:14and I'd like you to hang them
0:23:14 > 0:23:16on your wall so you remember your day here at the velodrome.
0:23:16 > 0:23:19Is that OK? I think you've had an amazing time
0:23:19 > 0:23:22and you've done an amazing job as well.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24There we go. Congratulations,
0:23:24 > 0:23:27- give yourselves a round of applause. - Great job.
0:23:27 > 0:23:31OK. Now your teacher has got a challenge for you.
0:23:31 > 0:23:333, 2, 1, go!
0:23:38 > 0:23:40Sports people must be fast.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43Strong.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45And deadly accurate.
0:23:47 > 0:23:51But did you know they wouldn't be able to compete without maths?
0:23:52 > 0:23:53Timekeeping.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57Scoring.
0:23:57 > 0:23:59Speed.
0:23:59 > 0:24:01Shape.
0:24:01 > 0:24:04Distance. It's all mathematics.
0:24:04 > 0:24:08A tenth of a second, or just a few millimetres,
0:24:08 > 0:24:12can transform an ordinary person into a world champion.
0:24:12 > 0:24:14Great Britain get the gold!
0:24:14 > 0:24:16This is...
0:24:16 > 0:24:18- 3, 2, 1..- Go.
0:24:18 > 0:24:20We take teams to a secret location.
0:24:20 > 0:24:23This really is a special place!
0:24:25 > 0:24:30- This is fabulous.- To be given a behind-the-scenes tour.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32THEY SQUEAL
0:24:32 > 0:24:34And meet their sporting heroes.
0:24:34 > 0:24:36Hiya, Jack, nice to meet you.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40Who'll give them a maths challenge.
0:24:40 > 0:24:443, 2, 1, go!
0:24:44 > 0:24:46- Go!- Go!
0:24:46 > 0:24:50- And if they get it right... - 17!
0:24:51 > 0:24:55..2...3...4.
0:24:55 > 0:24:57What does he suggest?
0:24:57 > 0:25:00He should dive to the bottom right corner.
0:25:00 > 0:25:02They win a gold medal.
0:25:03 > 0:25:05This challenge is all about football.
0:25:08 > 0:25:11Football is played on a rectangular grass pitch
0:25:11 > 0:25:13up to 120 metres long,
0:25:13 > 0:25:14and 90 metres wide.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17Two teams of 11 aside kick a round ball into a goal
0:25:17 > 0:25:19on the opposite team's half.
0:25:20 > 0:25:24Only one player from each team can handle the ball
0:25:24 > 0:25:26but only in the penalty box.
0:25:26 > 0:25:28The games last for 90 minutes
0:25:28 > 0:25:30and the team with the most goals wins.
0:25:30 > 0:25:31So, are you ready?
0:25:31 > 0:25:333, 2, 1...Go!
0:25:36 > 0:25:39Today, football fans Thomas and Zahida are being taken to
0:25:39 > 0:25:43a secret location to complete their 3, 2, 1...Go! challenge.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51First things first, who do you guys support?
0:25:51 > 0:25:56I like Arsenal because my dad used to support them when he was younger.
0:25:56 > 0:26:00Thomas is a massive football fan. He is 11 years old.
0:26:00 > 0:26:04He wants to be a goalkeeper when he grows up.
0:26:04 > 0:26:09And he trains at the Arsenal Soccer School three times a week.
0:26:09 > 0:26:11- What about you, Zahida? - Arsenal.
0:26:11 > 0:26:15Zahida loves watching football matches on TV.
0:26:15 > 0:26:19She is nine years old, plays football with her brothers
0:26:19 > 0:26:25and, like all her family, she loves Arsenal.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29- I just like them. They have good players.- They certainly do!
0:26:32 > 0:26:36In fact, they're one of the most successful British clubs,
0:26:36 > 0:26:39winning 13 first division and Premier League titles,
0:26:39 > 0:26:44two League Cups and no less than ten FA cups!
0:26:44 > 0:26:48I've seen them once. When they won 7-1.
0:26:48 > 0:26:51It was fun because there was loads of cheering.
0:26:51 > 0:26:54Well, you're about to see them much more up close.
0:26:54 > 0:26:58- Can you see where we're heading? - Arsenal Training Centre.
0:26:58 > 0:27:01Yep. You've got it.
0:27:04 > 0:27:09Thomas and Zahida are about to get the treat of their lives.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13This is where their favourite team, Arsenal, train.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16With ten full size pitches, each to the exact specification
0:27:16 > 0:27:18of their home stadium
0:27:18 > 0:27:20they come here to prepare for all their matches.
0:27:20 > 0:27:27But today the pitches are covered in snow, so they're training indoors.
0:27:27 > 0:27:31Sort of!
0:27:31 > 0:27:32It's a top secret location
0:27:32 > 0:27:36and usually only the players are allowed in.
0:27:36 > 0:27:39Hi there, welcome to Arsenal. These are for you.
0:27:39 > 0:27:41If you'd like to follow me.
0:27:41 > 0:27:45But today Thomas and Zahida get exclusive access.
0:27:52 > 0:27:58- It's really big. - There are players everywhere!
0:27:58 > 0:27:59What do you think, Thomas?
0:27:59 > 0:28:04- It's fabulous.- And one of the top players has taken a break
0:28:04 > 0:28:08and come to give them their 3, 2, 1...Go! maths challenge.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11- Hi. What's your name?- Thomas.- Ah! And you?- Zahida.- OK.
0:28:11 > 0:28:16Tomas Rosicky has played for Arsenal since 2006.
0:28:16 > 0:28:18He's a midfielder.
0:28:18 > 0:28:21And he has also captained the Czech national team.
0:28:21 > 0:28:23He's been nicknamed "Little Mozart"
0:28:23 > 0:28:26for his amazing orchestration on the pitch.
0:28:26 > 0:28:30And it's rumoured that he was bought by Arsenal for £7 million.
0:28:32 > 0:28:36- How are you?- Fine. - Do you support Arsenal?- Yeah!
0:28:36 > 0:28:40And who is your favourite player? Me? Me? What did you say(?)
0:28:40 > 0:28:46- I like Van Persie.- Same as him.
0:28:46 > 0:28:49It's my favourite player as well, it's a good choice.
0:28:49 > 0:28:51How does it feel to be worth millions?
0:28:51 > 0:28:54That's a good question.
0:28:54 > 0:28:57Enjoying just the football,
0:28:57 > 0:29:00the business stuff, you don't think about it.
0:29:00 > 0:29:05- You like to play football too?- Yeah. - You just enjoy the playing.
0:29:05 > 0:29:08What was your favourite match so far?
0:29:08 > 0:29:13Recently the one where we won 7-1. That was a great match.
0:29:13 > 0:29:16Thomas knows all about that one, remember he was there!
0:29:16 > 0:29:18Time for your challenge. Listen up.
0:29:18 > 0:29:20So here's your challenge.
0:29:20 > 0:29:23A football match is won by the team that scores the most goals.
0:29:23 > 0:29:26You have ten shots at goal, add up how many you score
0:29:26 > 0:29:28and work out what percentage went in.
0:29:28 > 0:29:303, 2, 1...Go!
0:29:30 > 0:29:33First, let's find somewhere to complete the challenge.
0:29:33 > 0:29:34This way, guys.
0:29:34 > 0:29:36It's huge!
0:29:36 > 0:29:38Did you ever think you'd be here, Thomas?
0:29:38 > 0:29:41Never in a million years
0:29:41 > 0:29:43would I see myself here.
0:29:43 > 0:29:45My dad would want to be here.
0:29:45 > 0:29:49Now a pitch just needs to be cleared of snow.
0:29:49 > 0:29:50Good work, boys.
0:29:50 > 0:29:53So they have been given a scoring challenge.
0:29:53 > 0:29:56Enter 3, 2, 1, Go! goalie.
0:29:56 > 0:29:59Some say no goal has ever been scored against him
0:29:59 > 0:30:02and he hasn't left his net for over three years.
0:30:02 > 0:30:04All we know is, he's called Two Gloves.
0:30:04 > 0:30:08Thomas and Zahida have got ten shots at goal.
0:30:08 > 0:30:11They then have to work out what percentage of those went in.
0:30:11 > 0:30:14They need to make every single one count.
0:30:14 > 0:30:16Thomas is the first
0:30:16 > 0:30:19to step up to the challenge. There he goes with a strong right foot.
0:30:19 > 0:30:21Great start, goal!
0:30:21 > 0:30:23Don't get too caught up in the glory now.
0:30:23 > 0:30:25You've got to mark it on the table.
0:30:28 > 0:30:30Now next is Zahida.
0:30:30 > 0:30:33She's taken the challenge very, very seriously.
0:30:33 > 0:30:35Which way is she going to go?
0:30:35 > 0:30:37She goes to her right.
0:30:37 > 0:30:39And Two Gloves has saved it.
0:30:39 > 0:30:41Organising their results like this
0:30:41 > 0:30:44will help them remember how many of their penalties
0:30:44 > 0:30:47they've taken, and how many they've scored.
0:30:47 > 0:30:49Thomas again now. Third shot, come on.
0:30:49 > 0:30:53Yes! He is on fire, the lad!
0:30:53 > 0:30:58Back to Zahida. Come on, I know you can do this.
0:30:58 > 0:31:00- Come on, Zahida.- Lots of steps.
0:31:00 > 0:31:03Oh, no! Zahida!
0:31:03 > 0:31:05Saved again.
0:31:05 > 0:31:08Keep your run of luck run going, Thomas. We don't want it to run out.
0:31:10 > 0:31:15Oh, straight at Two Gloves. Oh, dear!
0:31:15 > 0:31:17It's important that footballers keep track
0:31:17 > 0:31:19of how many goals have been scored
0:31:19 > 0:31:21to know who is winning the match.
0:31:21 > 0:31:24The sixth shot from Zahida.
0:31:24 > 0:31:28Bad luck. Straight at Two Gloves. He's saved another.
0:31:28 > 0:31:32We need you to get this one, Thomas. Come on, get this one in.
0:31:33 > 0:31:34Oh, not quite!
0:31:34 > 0:31:38How lucky is Two Gloves?
0:31:38 > 0:31:41The eighth shot for Zahida.
0:31:41 > 0:31:45- Come on, Zahida! - Encouraged by Thomas.
0:31:45 > 0:31:47Two Gloves keeps it out again!
0:31:47 > 0:31:50So unlucky, Zahida!
0:31:50 > 0:31:54That's the fifth in a row saved. He's looking very confident now.
0:31:54 > 0:31:57Come on, guys. Let's break his run of saves,
0:31:57 > 0:31:59get some goals on the board?
0:31:59 > 0:32:00Thomas, you need this one.
0:32:00 > 0:32:02Oh, he's hammered it!
0:32:02 > 0:32:05He's really done the team proud.
0:32:07 > 0:32:09One last chance for Zahida.
0:32:09 > 0:32:13Can she put it past the biggest, baddest goalie in town?
0:32:13 > 0:32:15Come on, make it count.
0:32:15 > 0:32:17Last chance.
0:32:17 > 0:32:19Yay! More power in that one.
0:32:19 > 0:32:20She scored!
0:32:22 > 0:32:26Let's tot it up, guys. You've taken all your penalties.
0:32:26 > 0:32:28First, a goal.
0:32:28 > 0:32:29Then a save,
0:32:29 > 0:32:33then another goal, followed by a run of five saves,
0:32:33 > 0:32:35but finished off with two crackers.
0:32:35 > 0:32:40So, of the total number of shots, what percentage went in?
0:32:40 > 0:32:43- First up, what's your total? - ..six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
0:32:43 > 0:32:46That's right, you took ten penalties.
0:32:46 > 0:32:48So how many percent is each goal worth?
0:32:48 > 0:32:51There's ten, so times by ten
0:32:51 > 0:32:53- to get 100.- Exactly.
0:32:53 > 0:32:56Each goal is 10% of the total penalties.
0:32:56 > 0:32:58So how many did you score?
0:32:58 > 0:33:02- One, two, three, four goals. - Brilliant. What next?
0:33:02 > 0:33:05Times. Times these by 10, that's 40.
0:33:05 > 0:33:08- So that must be 40%. - That's right.
0:33:08 > 0:33:11You got 40% of your penalties in.
0:33:11 > 0:33:13Percentages are often used in football to indicate
0:33:13 > 0:33:16a team's performance at goal scoring or possession.
0:33:16 > 0:33:19You got a very respectable percentage of goals.
0:33:19 > 0:33:21You stepped up to the challenge,
0:33:21 > 0:33:24And got the ball past the notorious Two Gloves.
0:33:24 > 0:33:27- What's your percentage again? - BOTH: 40%!
0:33:27 > 0:33:32Thomas and Zahida have completed their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge.
0:33:32 > 0:33:34Player Tomas Rosicky has got their prizes.
0:33:34 > 0:33:36Zahida, here's your certificate.
0:33:36 > 0:33:38- Well done.- Thanks.- And a medal.
0:33:40 > 0:33:42- And for you, Thomas. Well done. - Thank you.
0:33:42 > 0:33:45Thank you.
0:33:45 > 0:33:47Well done.
0:33:47 > 0:33:51- It's great. - Great job, guys.
0:33:53 > 0:33:57Now your teacher has a challenge for you. 3-2-1, Go!
0:34:00 > 0:34:04So far, we've seen that strength, coordination
0:34:04 > 0:34:08and balance are important in gymnastics.
0:34:08 > 0:34:11But also that a floor routine contains all sorts
0:34:11 > 0:34:14of different shapes and lines of symmetry, and it's really important
0:34:14 > 0:34:16for gymnasts to know and hold
0:34:16 > 0:34:20those shapes and lines for top marks.
0:34:20 > 0:34:25Gymnastics fans Courtney and Jack were brilliant at spotting them...
0:34:25 > 0:34:26Here's A semi-circle.
0:34:27 > 0:34:31Scaling a triangle here. Don't you think?
0:34:31 > 0:34:35- A symmetry line here.- Yeah, OK.
0:34:37 > 0:34:39And that's the same as that.
0:34:39 > 0:34:42..finding enough to earn them gold medals.
0:34:42 > 0:34:44That was good work.
0:34:47 > 0:34:50We've also seen that measuring time in cycling helps the athletes
0:34:50 > 0:34:54know if they're getting faster in their training.
0:34:54 > 0:34:57And knowing the time difference between the lap times
0:34:57 > 0:35:01helps them work out how much they need to improve to be consistent.
0:35:01 > 0:35:06Because in a race, consistency is a key part of winning.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10That was fast!
0:35:10 > 0:35:12Cycling fans Marek and Grace
0:35:12 > 0:35:16timed and worked out the difference in lightening speed.
0:35:16 > 0:35:18Equals 19.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21- They did a great job. - There we go, congratulations.
0:35:21 > 0:35:25Then Arsenal fans Thomas and Zahida
0:35:25 > 0:35:28found out how important it is to keep track of scores
0:35:28 > 0:35:31so you know which team is winning.
0:35:31 > 0:35:35And to work out percentages to know how the team is performing.
0:35:35 > 0:35:38..ten divided by 100.
0:35:38 > 0:35:41- They scored some fantastic goals. - Oh, yes!
0:35:42 > 0:35:46And were very fast in completing their challenge.
0:35:48 > 0:35:51- Well done.- It's great.
0:35:51 > 0:35:54Coming up, two sports fans get to see
0:35:54 > 0:35:57Britain's elite athletes in training...
0:35:57 > 0:36:00Normally only allowed in this room if you're top 15 in the world.
0:36:00 > 0:36:03..before lending rowers a hand working out their stroke rate.
0:36:03 > 0:36:05Start!
0:36:05 > 0:36:07Two rugby fans get to meet their heroes...
0:36:07 > 0:36:09Callum. What's your name?
0:36:09 > 0:36:11..before tackling the maths
0:36:11 > 0:36:13behind the perfect up and under.
0:36:13 > 0:36:15One, two,
0:36:15 > 0:36:18three, four,
0:36:18 > 0:36:21five, six, seven...
0:36:22 > 0:36:24So, are you ready?
0:36:29 > 0:36:32Sports people must be fast.
0:36:32 > 0:36:34Strong.
0:36:34 > 0:36:37And deadly accurate.
0:36:38 > 0:36:42But did you know they wouldn't be able to compete without maths?
0:36:43 > 0:36:45Time-keeping.
0:36:46 > 0:36:48Scoring.
0:36:48 > 0:36:50Speed.
0:36:50 > 0:36:52Shape.
0:36:52 > 0:36:55Distance. It's all mathematics.
0:36:55 > 0:36:59A tenth of a second or just a few millimetres can transform
0:36:59 > 0:37:02an ordinary person into a world champion.
0:37:06 > 0:37:08This is...
0:37:08 > 0:37:09- 3, 2, 1...- Go!
0:37:09 > 0:37:13- We take teams to a secret location. - This really is a special place.
0:37:17 > 0:37:18It's fabulous.
0:37:18 > 0:37:21To be given a behind the scenes tour...
0:37:23 > 0:37:28- ..and meet their sporting heroes... - Nice to meet you.
0:37:29 > 0:37:31..who'll give them a maths challenge.
0:37:33 > 0:37:35Three, two, one, go!
0:37:35 > 0:37:37- Go!- Go!
0:37:37 > 0:37:40And if they get it right...
0:37:40 > 0:37:4117!
0:37:44 > 0:37:46Two, three, four...
0:37:46 > 0:37:50Probably get it through, if he dives to the bottom right corner.
0:37:50 > 0:37:52..they win a gold medal.
0:37:55 > 0:37:57This challenge is all about rowing.
0:38:00 > 0:38:02All Olympic rowing races
0:38:02 > 0:38:04are 2,000 metres long
0:38:04 > 0:38:06with six lanes.
0:38:06 > 0:38:09The boats, or shells, can have one, two,
0:38:09 > 0:38:12four or eight rowers in them.
0:38:12 > 0:38:14And some have a cox to steer them.
0:38:14 > 0:38:18The rowers have either one or two oars each.
0:38:18 > 0:38:21They paddle together in a straight line
0:38:21 > 0:38:25and the first to cross the finish line wins.
0:38:25 > 0:38:26So, are you ready?
0:38:30 > 0:38:33Today, rowing fans Solomon and Lili-May
0:38:33 > 0:38:39are being taken to a secret location near Maidenhead.
0:38:39 > 0:38:41Lili-May is into lots of sports,
0:38:41 > 0:38:43but there's definitely a theme to her favourite ones.
0:38:43 > 0:38:46Anything water based like synchronised swimming,
0:38:46 > 0:38:49speed swimming, canoeing.
0:38:50 > 0:38:54Lili-May loves to be out in the water. She is ten years old
0:38:54 > 0:38:58and has been a member of Caversham Canoe Club for two years
0:38:58 > 0:39:02She attends synchronized swimming training six times a week.
0:39:02 > 0:39:07Solomon is also really into sports. His list is as long as his arm.
0:39:07 > 0:39:10Quite a lot of sports like cycling,
0:39:10 > 0:39:14rugby, football, cricket, and lots more.
0:39:14 > 0:39:18Solomon also likes being out on the water.
0:39:18 > 0:39:22He is ten years old.
0:39:22 > 0:39:25He's been to the Wargrave boating club for two years,
0:39:25 > 0:39:30but recently he's been joining Lili-May at Caversham Canoe Club.
0:39:30 > 0:39:33Now, can you see where we're going yet?
0:39:33 > 0:39:35Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre.
0:39:35 > 0:39:37Yep, you got it.
0:39:37 > 0:39:40And this isn't just any sports centre.
0:39:40 > 0:39:43This is where any aspiring athlete dreams of training.
0:39:43 > 0:39:46Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre,
0:39:46 > 0:39:48right on the River Thames,
0:39:48 > 0:39:51houses the UK's most elite athletes.
0:39:51 > 0:39:55All of the British athletes that won gold in the Beijing Olympics
0:39:55 > 0:39:59came through here. It's where all the GB Olympic rowing squads train
0:39:59 > 0:40:02But it's not just them, over 100 different British Olympic
0:40:02 > 0:40:06and paralympic athletes are training here too.
0:40:06 > 0:40:08From hockey to synchronized swimming,
0:40:08 > 0:40:13usually only the highest level of sports people are allowed in.
0:40:13 > 0:40:17But today, Lili-May and Solomon are going to be given special access.
0:40:17 > 0:40:20Hi, Lili, Hi, Solomon.
0:40:20 > 0:40:22Welcome to the English Institute of Sport at Bisham Abbey.
0:40:22 > 0:40:24Come in, I'll show you around.
0:40:26 > 0:40:29You're normally only allowed into this gym
0:40:29 > 0:40:31if you're in the top 15 in the world.
0:40:31 > 0:40:34Now, that's exclusive!
0:40:34 > 0:40:38This is where the athletes do their training and earn their gold medals.
0:40:38 > 0:40:41Very busy gym today, athletes training hard.
0:40:41 > 0:40:45We've got the GB women's hockey squad doing weight training,
0:40:45 > 0:40:49and at the far end, we've got the light weight men's rowing squad.
0:40:49 > 0:40:52They're all doing a session on the ergos.
0:40:52 > 0:40:56And that is exactly where Solomon and Lili-May are headed for.
0:40:57 > 0:41:00These guys are Olympic and world championships.
0:41:00 > 0:41:02You're going to do a session just like them.
0:41:02 > 0:41:06Do you want to get on the rowing machines?
0:41:06 > 0:41:09Don't look so worried. You'll be fine.
0:41:15 > 0:41:19How cool is this? They are actually training with the Olympians.
0:41:21 > 0:41:25If you look in front of you. the guy on the left
0:41:25 > 0:41:28without his top on won an Olympic gold medal.
0:41:28 > 0:41:32You can tell your friends that you were rowing at the same time,
0:41:32 > 0:41:34the same place as an Olympic champion.
0:41:34 > 0:41:39Keep training like this and one day you may even make the Olympic team.
0:41:41 > 0:41:45Give it all you can, Lili-May! Dig deep!
0:41:45 > 0:41:48The guys have been given a fantastic sneak preview
0:41:48 > 0:41:50of what elite training looks like.
0:41:50 > 0:41:54But of course the real rowing doesn't happen on dry land.
0:41:54 > 0:41:58Just outside the training centre is the River Thames
0:41:58 > 0:42:00where the rowing teams get out on the water
0:42:00 > 0:42:03and put all of that training in to practice.
0:42:06 > 0:42:09Although they look like they've forgotten one of their boats.
0:42:09 > 0:42:14- There's little seats for them to sit on.- Just like the rowing machines.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17How long do you reckon it would take to win a race?
0:42:17 > 0:42:20Um, I don't know.
0:42:20 > 0:42:22Well, one person who does know
0:42:22 > 0:42:25has taken a break in her training to meet Lili-May and Solomon.
0:42:25 > 0:42:28- Hello, I'm Anna. What are your names?- I'm Solomon.- I'm Lili.
0:42:28 > 0:42:32Anna Watkins competes in the women's double scull.
0:42:32 > 0:42:38With that event, she has won the world championship
0:42:38 > 0:42:41and also come first in the world cup.
0:42:41 > 0:42:45And at the Beijing Olympics, she took home a bronze medal.
0:42:47 > 0:42:49- Are you interested in rowing?- Yeah.
0:42:49 > 0:42:52- And do you think you want to do it when you're older maybe?- Yeah.
0:42:52 > 0:42:55Who got you into rowing?
0:42:55 > 0:42:59When I was a teenager, there was a family
0:42:59 > 0:43:03I used to babysit the children of.
0:43:03 > 0:43:07The mum said that she thought I might be good at it
0:43:07 > 0:43:10because I was tall. And tall is good for rowing.
0:43:10 > 0:43:13So I thought when I get the chance, I'm going to do that.
0:43:13 > 0:43:14And that's what I did.
0:43:14 > 0:43:17Which was your first club?
0:43:17 > 0:43:20My first club was Newham College,
0:43:20 > 0:43:23because that's the college I was in at university.
0:43:23 > 0:43:26But what Lili-May really wants to hear about is the glory.
0:43:26 > 0:43:28What was it like getting a medal?
0:43:28 > 0:43:31Very exciting, because I could see in the crowd,
0:43:31 > 0:43:35behind where we were standing to get our medals, my mum, dad and sister.
0:43:35 > 0:43:39- That was really special. - Well, it looks like Lili-May
0:43:39 > 0:43:43and Solomon wouldn't mind a medal themselves.
0:43:43 > 0:43:46First they have to get through their 3-2-1 Go! challenge.
0:43:46 > 0:43:47- You ready?- Yeah.
0:43:47 > 0:43:51Right, as part of our training, we need to know our stroke rate,
0:43:51 > 0:43:53a measure of how many times we pull the oars in a minute.
0:43:53 > 0:43:55Can you estimate a rower's stroke rate
0:43:55 > 0:43:58from watching just 20 seconds of a race?
0:43:58 > 0:44:01Three, two, one...go!
0:44:01 > 0:44:06So they've been given a counting and multiplication challenge.
0:44:06 > 0:44:09To make sure Lili-May and Solomon can really see those strokes,
0:44:09 > 0:44:13we've set them a little closer to the river.
0:44:13 > 0:44:16Right, our challenge is to watch them for 20 seconds and find out
0:44:16 > 0:44:19how many times they row, then find out how many strokes
0:44:19 > 0:44:21they do in a minute.
0:44:21 > 0:44:22Great, looks like you've got it.
0:44:22 > 0:44:27Stroke rate is how many times a rower pulls the oars in a minute.
0:44:27 > 0:44:30It's really important for rowers to know their stroke rate
0:44:30 > 0:44:34as it's a good indication of how fast they are going during the race.
0:44:34 > 0:44:37If stroke rate increases, so should the speed.
0:44:38 > 0:44:42The catch here is that they don't get the full minute to count
0:44:42 > 0:44:47the rower's stroke rate. They only get 20 seconds.
0:44:47 > 0:44:48First things first.
0:44:48 > 0:44:50Right, I'll get the timer. Let's wait for some rowers.
0:44:50 > 0:44:54Lili-May has her eye out for the boats.
0:44:54 > 0:44:58She's going to use the stop watch to keep track of time.
0:44:58 > 0:45:00Can you see any, Lili-May?
0:45:00 > 0:45:02Here they come.
0:45:03 > 0:45:05- Start.- One...
0:45:05 > 0:45:08Rowers are often timed using stopwatches.
0:45:08 > 0:45:12It's really important to get a precise measurement
0:45:12 > 0:45:15because in a race, every second counts.
0:45:15 > 0:45:17Four...
0:45:17 > 0:45:19five...
0:45:21 > 0:45:23- Six...- Stop.
0:45:23 > 0:45:26Great stuff. Time now to do the workings.
0:45:26 > 0:45:28I'll get the pen.
0:45:28 > 0:45:30OK, so that was
0:45:30 > 0:45:32six strokes in 20 seconds.
0:45:33 > 0:45:37Nice, so how many would that be in a minute?
0:45:37 > 0:45:4120 seconds goes into 60 three times.
0:45:41 > 0:45:42OK, so what's the sum?
0:45:42 > 0:45:47So if we times six by three...
0:45:47 > 0:45:48Great work, Solomon.
0:45:48 > 0:45:51Doing multiplication is just repeated addition
0:45:51 > 0:45:54but it's a much faster way of getting to the answer.
0:45:57 > 0:46:00Equals 18 strokes in a minute.
0:46:00 > 0:46:0318 strokes a minute! Done.
0:46:03 > 0:46:05Spot on.
0:46:05 > 0:46:08By observing, timing and counting the strokes,
0:46:08 > 0:46:12Lili-May and Solomon were able to calculate the stroke rate
0:46:12 > 0:46:14from just 20 seconds of data
0:46:14 > 0:46:15How many again?
0:46:15 > 0:46:18BOTH: 18 strokes per minute.
0:46:18 > 0:46:21Very well done on your challenge today.
0:46:21 > 0:46:24The guys have completed their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge
0:46:24 > 0:46:26and rower Anna Watkins has got their prizes.
0:46:28 > 0:46:29Thank you.
0:46:29 > 0:46:32And a big shiny medal.
0:46:32 > 0:46:34Thank you.
0:46:34 > 0:46:36- Thank you.- Very well done.
0:46:36 > 0:46:38Good work, team!
0:46:38 > 0:46:40Great job, guys.
0:46:40 > 0:46:43Now your teacher has a challenge for you.
0:46:43 > 0:46:453, 2, 1, Go!
0:46:49 > 0:46:52Sportspeople must be fast,
0:46:52 > 0:46:55strong,
0:46:55 > 0:46:57and deadly accurate.
0:46:59 > 0:47:03But did you know they wouldn't be able to compete
0:47:03 > 0:47:04without maths?
0:47:05 > 0:47:07Timekeeping,
0:47:07 > 0:47:09scoring,
0:47:09 > 0:47:11speed,
0:47:11 > 0:47:12shape,
0:47:12 > 0:47:16distance - it's all mathematics.
0:47:16 > 0:47:20A tenth of a second or just a few millimetres
0:47:20 > 0:47:23can transform an ordinary person into a world champion.
0:47:25 > 0:47:27Great Britain get the gold!
0:47:27 > 0:47:28This is...
0:47:28 > 0:47:30- 3 ,2, 1...- Go.
0:47:30 > 0:47:32We take teams to a secret location...
0:47:32 > 0:47:35This really is a special place.
0:47:37 > 0:47:39It's fabulous.
0:47:39 > 0:47:42..to be given a behind-the-scenes tour...
0:47:42 > 0:47:44HE SCREAMS
0:47:44 > 0:47:47..and meet their sporting heroes...
0:47:47 > 0:47:50Hiya, Jack. Nice to meet you.
0:47:50 > 0:47:52..who'll give them a maths challenge.
0:47:52 > 0:47:56Three, two, one, go!
0:47:56 > 0:47:58- Go.- Go!
0:47:58 > 0:48:00And if they get it right...
0:48:00 > 0:48:0217!
0:48:05 > 0:48:06Two, three, four...
0:48:06 > 0:48:10Probability suggests to dive to the bottom right corner.
0:48:10 > 0:48:13..they win a gold medal.
0:48:16 > 0:48:18This challenge is all about rugby.
0:48:20 > 0:48:23Rugby union is played on a grass field,
0:48:23 > 0:48:25up to 100 metres long and 70 metres wide.
0:48:25 > 0:48:28Two teams of 15-a-side,
0:48:28 > 0:48:31try to place an oval shaped ball at either end of the pitch.
0:48:34 > 0:48:39The ball can be kicked forwards, but only passed sideways or backwards
0:48:39 > 0:48:44Five points are scored for a try and a further two for converting it.
0:48:44 > 0:48:47And tackling IS allowed. So are you ready?
0:48:47 > 0:48:49CHILDREN: Three, two, one, go!
0:48:51 > 0:48:54Today Rugby fans Callum and Kavelle
0:48:54 > 0:48:58are on their way to a top secret location in Cardiff in Wales.
0:49:01 > 0:49:05There they will complete their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge.
0:49:05 > 0:49:10- So how are you feeling boys? - Totally excited.
0:49:10 > 0:49:15Callum has loved rugby all his life. He is seven-years-old.
0:49:15 > 0:49:17His favourite team is Wales,
0:49:17 > 0:49:19and he watches all their games on TV
0:49:19 > 0:49:23And he wants to be a rugby or football player when he grows up.
0:49:25 > 0:49:27What's that outside there?
0:49:27 > 0:49:31Kavelle is a big sports fan. He's eight-years-old.
0:49:34 > 0:49:37He supports Wales and the Cardiff Blues.
0:49:37 > 0:49:41Rugby is in his blood because some of his family play for Fiji.
0:49:41 > 0:49:45- Oh, there's Millennium Stadium. - There's no fooling these boys.
0:49:45 > 0:49:48- Eagle-eyed Callum has spotted the secret destination.- Cool.
0:49:49 > 0:49:52The Millennium Stadium.
0:49:52 > 0:49:54- We're going in the Millennium Stadium.- Yeah, man.
0:49:54 > 0:49:59The Millennium stadium is home to the Wales national rugby union team.
0:50:00 > 0:50:05Every year it hosts the Six Nations home games in front of 74,500 fans.
0:50:05 > 0:50:10It even has it's own retractable roof to keep everyone nice and dry.
0:50:11 > 0:50:13Oh, yes, Wales, Wales.
0:50:13 > 0:50:20This is where the boys will be given their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge.
0:50:20 > 0:50:24Hi, boys, welcome to the Millennium Stadium. Let's go.
0:50:24 > 0:50:26But this isn't just any old way into the stadium.
0:50:26 > 0:50:31Oh, no, this is way the players enter before their games.
0:50:31 > 0:50:34- So when they get off the bus they come straight up here.- Yeah.
0:50:34 > 0:50:38The boys are following in the footsteps of their rugby heroes.
0:50:40 > 0:50:41This is awesome. Look.
0:50:41 > 0:50:44First up the boys get their own private tour
0:50:44 > 0:50:46of the Welsh team changing rooms.
0:50:46 > 0:50:49These are the same shirts they wear on the pitch.
0:50:49 > 0:50:54I think the boys quite fancy themselves as part of the squad.
0:50:56 > 0:51:00- This is long.- You'll grow in to it one day Kavelle.
0:51:00 > 0:51:03Now it's time for a quick bit of tackling practice.
0:51:07 > 0:51:09See these baths. They fill these full of ice.
0:51:09 > 0:51:13When they come off the pitch they sit here for two or three minutes.
0:51:13 > 0:51:17- Kavelle is warming up for his maths challenge.- But there's only six.
0:51:17 > 0:51:19There's 15 players.
0:51:21 > 0:51:233, 6, 9, 12, 15.
0:51:23 > 0:51:26They only have to be in three minutes, so they take it in turns.
0:51:26 > 0:51:28Then they go and take a shower.
0:51:28 > 0:51:32- Where's the shower? - Shower's right here.
0:51:32 > 0:51:34Don't press the button though.
0:51:34 > 0:51:35HE SHOUTS OUT
0:51:38 > 0:51:41After a refreshing shower it's time for the boys to see the pitch.
0:51:41 > 0:51:46This is where every Welsh rugby player dreams of walking out.
0:51:46 > 0:51:50- It's massive man.- And Kavelle and Callum get it all to themselves.
0:51:50 > 0:51:52If I was at the top it would be scary.
0:51:52 > 0:51:56And which Wales fan wouldn't want to do this?!
0:51:56 > 0:52:00Touch the post, touch the post.
0:52:10 > 0:52:14Today, two of the Wales national team have taken
0:52:14 > 0:52:16- a break in their training... - Hello boys.- Hi guys.
0:52:16 > 0:52:19..to give the boys their 3, 2, 1, Go! maths challenge.
0:52:21 > 0:52:25- How you doing? Hi, what's your name? - Callum.- Callum.
0:52:25 > 0:52:26- What's your name?- Kavelle.- Kavelle.
0:52:26 > 0:52:30- Nice to meet you boys. So, you enjoying it so far?- Yeah.- You are.
0:52:30 > 0:52:33Lloyd Williams plays for the Cardiff Blues.
0:52:39 > 0:52:44He plays scrum half, so he makes many of the tactical decisions.
0:52:44 > 0:52:46He has earned six international caps.
0:52:46 > 0:52:50And represents Wales in the Six Nations.
0:52:51 > 0:52:56Harry Robinson loves playing at the Millennium stadium.
0:52:59 > 0:53:01He plays on the wing.
0:53:01 > 0:53:05His team is also the Cardiff Blues, and at only 18,
0:53:05 > 0:53:09he's been selected as the youngest player of the Wales squad.
0:53:09 > 0:53:12Yeah, we both like rugby.
0:53:12 > 0:53:14OK, lads, enough of the chat,
0:53:14 > 0:53:16it's time for your 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge.
0:53:16 > 0:53:19OK, boys, here's the challenge. A key tactic in rugby
0:53:19 > 0:53:22is the Garry Owen, or the up and under,
0:53:22 > 0:53:25when you kick the ball as high and far as possible,
0:53:25 > 0:53:27so I get there just as the opposition catches it.
0:53:27 > 0:53:30So what is the perfect kick? I can run ten metres in a second,
0:53:30 > 0:53:33so time how long one of my kicks stays in the air and tell me
0:53:33 > 0:53:36where I need the ball to land to make the perfect up and under.
0:53:36 > 0:53:39Three, two, one, go!
0:53:39 > 0:53:44Tricky question, and one that will test their measuring and arithmetic.
0:53:44 > 0:53:47The Garry Owen, or up and under, starts with a kick.
0:53:47 > 0:53:51The aim is to get the ball as far up the field as possible.
0:53:51 > 0:53:54But, while the ball is in air the player has to sprint to
0:53:54 > 0:53:57the exact spot it will land.
0:53:57 > 0:53:59That way he has a chance of winning the ball back.
0:54:01 > 0:54:04What Lloyd wants to know is how far up the field
0:54:04 > 0:54:09can he kick the ball, but be there just as it lands?
0:54:09 > 0:54:12He's told them he runs at ten metres a second,
0:54:12 > 0:54:15so to figure out where Lloyd should be aiming for,
0:54:15 > 0:54:19Kavelle and Callum first need to time how long his kick
0:54:19 > 0:54:23will stay in the air. Hey, cheeky!
0:54:23 > 0:54:24Three, two, one, go!
0:54:24 > 0:54:28Being able to measure time is important to rugby players.
0:54:28 > 0:54:31Knowing when the game finishes is always handy,
0:54:31 > 0:54:34but knowing how long your kicks last is even more useful.
0:54:34 > 0:54:39- Three seconds.- Not bad, Lloyd. Now time to work out how far
0:54:39 > 0:54:42Lloyd can run while the ball is in the air.
0:54:42 > 0:54:45They know the kick lasts for three seconds,
0:54:45 > 0:54:47and they know he can run ten metres in one second.
0:54:47 > 0:54:50So, how long can he run in three seconds?
0:54:50 > 0:54:53If he can run ten metres in a second.
0:54:53 > 0:54:59Ten times three equals, three times ten equals...
0:54:59 > 0:55:0130.
0:55:03 > 0:55:07For the perfect up and under he needs to run 30 metres.
0:55:08 > 0:55:12Spot on, 30 metres is the distance Lloyd can run in three seconds.
0:55:12 > 0:55:18So, 30 metres is the sweet spot Lloyd should be aiming for.
0:55:18 > 0:55:21Getting the ball up the field but not out of his reach.
0:55:21 > 0:55:22Let's mark it out boys.
0:55:22 > 0:55:27BOTH: Six, seven, eight, nine,
0:55:27 > 0:55:3210, 11, 12, 13, 14,
0:55:32 > 0:55:3515, 14, 15...
0:55:35 > 0:55:38Hang on. I think you might have skipped a couple of metres.
0:55:38 > 0:55:42- STYLUS SLIPS OFF RECORD - Start again!
0:55:47 > 0:55:51BOTH: One, two, three, four, five
0:55:51 > 0:55:56six, seven, eight, nine,
0:55:56 > 0:56:0010, 12, 13, 14, 15,
0:56:00 > 0:56:0416, 17, 18, 19,
0:56:04 > 0:56:1020, 21, 22, 23, 24,
0:56:10 > 0:56:1625, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.
0:56:16 > 0:56:21- Here.- Well done lads, you've found the sweet spot
0:56:21 > 0:56:24for the perfect up and under.
0:56:26 > 0:56:29Running at ten metres a second for three seconds
0:56:29 > 0:56:32you've worked out how far Lloyd can run.
0:56:32 > 0:56:37And you've managed to show him just where he needs to aim for.
0:56:37 > 0:56:39How far away is it again?
0:56:39 > 0:56:41BOTH: 30 metres.
0:56:41 > 0:56:45Congratulations, Callum, here's your certificate. Give me a high five.
0:56:45 > 0:56:48And here's your medal. Well done, Callum.
0:56:48 > 0:56:51Well done, Kavelle, well done mate for completing your challenge.
0:56:51 > 0:56:54The boys have completed their 3, 2, 1, Go! challenge,
0:56:54 > 0:57:00And players Lloyd and Harry have got their prizes. Great job, boys.
0:57:00 > 0:57:02THEY SCREAM WITH DELIGHT
0:57:02 > 0:57:03Now your teacher has a challenge for you.
0:57:03 > 0:57:04Three, two, one, go!
0:57:14 > 0:57:19So, now we've seen that stroke rate is very important in rowing.
0:57:19 > 0:57:22Sports fans Lili-May and Solomon used multiplication
0:57:22 > 0:57:26to work out how many strokes a team rowed in a minute.
0:57:26 > 0:57:34Six strokes in 20 seconds. 20 seconds goes into 60 three times.
0:57:34 > 0:57:40So if we times six by three, 18 strokes in a minute.
0:57:40 > 0:57:43And they did it in record time.
0:57:43 > 0:57:44Well done.
0:57:46 > 0:57:47Thank you.
0:57:47 > 0:57:51Well done, good work team.
0:57:53 > 0:57:57And finally we saw that timing, distance and speed
0:57:57 > 0:58:00are important in rugby.
0:58:00 > 0:58:02Kavelle and Callum expertly worked out how far
0:58:02 > 0:58:04Lloyd would have to run for the perfect up and under.
0:58:04 > 0:58:07He can run ten metres in a second.
0:58:07 > 0:58:10- Ten times three equals...- 30.
0:58:12 > 0:58:16And completed their challenge with flying colours.
0:58:18 > 0:58:20Give me a high five. Well done, Callum.
0:58:20 > 0:58:22Well done, mate. Well done for completing your challenge.
0:58:22 > 0:58:24Now let's see how YOU do in your challenges.
0:58:26 > 0:58:28CHILDREN: Three, two, one, GO!
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