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Did you know that more than 700 pounds of force are exerted on a 140-pound long-jumper

during the landing? Biomechanical engineers understand how forces travel through the shoe

to an athlete’s foot and how the shoes can help reduce the impact of those forces on the legs.

If you are curious about how engineering can be applied to the human body, a career in

biomechanical engineering might be a great fit for you.

START START OFFOFF ON THEON THE

RIGHTRIGHT FOOT FOOT

Are you interested in a career as a

biomechanical engineer? Take some of the

following courses in high school.

• Biology • Physics


• Calculus • Trigonometry

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