In every active sport, an athlete’s ability to meet their energy requirements has a major impact on performance. Our working muscles get their energy from the breakdown of ATP. The anaerobic and aerobic energy systems provide energy for the resynthesis of ATP. This video explains these processes, and identifies the key features of the different energy systems. Various sports are used to illustrate the way the energy systems are used under different conditions.
Languages: English
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Ferrous Metals
A comprehensive introduction to ferrous metals and their uses; topics include what are ferrous metals, main sources of iron ore (world-wide, converting raw materials into useful materials (steel-making), classification of steels and steel alloys, physical and chemical properties, methods of testing properties, secondary processing: methods of turning steel into products, importance of matching, end-use requirements with material properties, and recycling.
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Fish Finger Production
Topics include catching the fish, laws and regulations, filleting, hygiene regulations, working conditions, quality control, sustainability of fish stocks.
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The Construction of Meaning in Film
Film language relies on sound and vision to tell its story. With exclusive access to behind the scenes of the short film, “The Unique Oneness of Christian Savage”, this video looks at how meaning is constructed in film. Cinematography, art direction, sound design and editing are just some of the many elements which come together in the process of taking a film from script to screen.
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Fish Sustainability
Topics include fish ecology, fishing industry, the decline of the cod and the reasons, sustainability, fight for resources.
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The Eunuch
The first comedy in the series on classical theatre, Terence’s “Eunuch” is typical of what would have been presented in the festive atmosphere of the “ludi” or public games. The characters reflect a conventional collection of comic types as well as a cross section of Roman society. Using such plot devices as love, desire, deceit and competition, the “Eunuch” weaves a comic web whose threads entangle all of players in this example of Latin satire .
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European Tourism
Using examples from Spain, Switzerland and the UK, this video examines; the history and growth of tourism in Europe, the impact of tourism on the physical and human environment, how authorities manage tourism, and future strategies for tourism
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The Eye
The eye is one of our major sense organs. It gathers light information and transforms it into a signal that is used by the brain to formulate an appropriate response. How does this process work? What are the structures involved, and what do they do? These questions are answered using a unique, integrated approach that combines the anatomy and function of the eye. Includes detailed footage of the dissection of the bovine eye. Topics covered include: From light comes sight – the role of light in vision, the outer eye, the anatomy of the inner eye, forming an image, sending the image to the brain, accommodation, the blind spot, and seeing in the dark
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The Face of Australia
An overview of the unique and contrasting environments of Australia. Vivid images are presented of the tropical north, the red deserts, the green coastlands, the rangelands and the varied rivers, wetland and coastal landscapes. People and the human landscape are shown – the cities, farmlands and mining landscapes. An excellent starting point for Australian Geography and also useful as course review.
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Food Additives
Additives are substances added to food but not normally consumed as foods by themselves. Topics include flavor; flavor enhancers – sweeteners, salt, food acids; appearance – color, humectants, bleaches; texture – emulsifiers, thickeners; preservatives; nutrition – vitamins, minerals, amino acids; manufacture – lubricants, anti caking; and anti-oxidants.