Technology affects sport in at least four ways: by assisting performance, by aiding recovery from injuries, by improving judging of events and by raising the standard of spectator information, knowledge and comfort. In all areas, progress is increasingly rapid. In this highly informative program, we select certain sports to show the improvements in these different aspects of sport.
Producers: VEA Group Pty Ltd
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Sexually Transmitted Infections: What We Can’t See
This program combines an engaging story with the straight forward commentary from expert speakers; Doctor Cindy Pan and Phillip Patterson (Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic). In the style of the movie “Sliding Doors”, we follow two different scenarios that look at the health consequences of a young couple’s lifestyle decisions, and in the process present information about a range of sexually transmitted infections and the short and long term consequences of contracting them. Particular focus is paid to Chlamydia, Hepatitis B, PID, HIV, Genital Warts and Herpes, Pubic Lice and safe sex practices.
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Sport in Society
This program examines the socio-cultural nature of sport in modern society. It outlines: The origins of sport from play and games; The growth of sport as recreation; How the split has developed between active and passive participation; The factors determining people’s involvement in sport; The effect sport has on health and well-being; The place of sport in our culture, with particular reference to the impact of government policy, business and media intervention.
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Tattoos, Pedals and Things Bizarre
This program looks at four small businesses in various stages of development.Two are start-up businesses that have only been in operation for 12-18 months. The other two business owners have around twenty-five years of experience between them. Included is a husband and wife floor restoration business that uses only natural plant-based oils. We also see a tattoo artist, a bike shop proprietor, and a young man and woman who have opened a cross between a retail store and a museum, selling scientific curiosities. Each of the business operators is asked a range of similar questions that consider their start up, the running of the business on a daily basis, and the future they see for themselves. Areas covered include financing the business, ownership, location, market research, the business plan, marketing, accounts and stock control, competition and staff, among others.
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Ann Oakley on Housewife
In this program Ann Oakley talks about how she started her research on housework and the opposition she encountered. She goes on to discuss her sampling methods, her interview techniques, the importance of keeping some social distance as well as avoiding leading questions, and why she highlighted particular case studies.
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Evaluating Business Performance
How well is your business running? Evaluating Business Performance helps us to answer this question and make decisions that will improve future performance. In this program the owners of three businesses talk frankly about profitability, liquidity, efficiency and stability. Key concepts are explained and students will gain an understanding of the accounting processes required to evaluate the business performance.
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Anthony Giddens on Capitalism and Modern Social Theory
Sociology began as an attempt to make sense of the ‘great transformation’ from traditional to modern society; the development of industrial production, the mass movement of people from the land to the towns and the rise of a new economic order, modern capitalism. Tony Giddens talks about how he conceived the project (lying on a beach in California), why he chose Marx, Durkheim and Weber and why he centered the work on the genesis and consequence of capitalist society.
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The Essentials of Office IT
This program looks at a core range of modern IT office technologies, including operating systems, hardware and software applications, ancillary equipment such as scanners, internet access and email. We cover their role in the office and functionality and maintenance issues, as well as basic trouble shooting procedures. Where applicable, there’s an Occupational Health and Safety ‘alert’ for each technology and if relevant, an environment ‘alert’ or tip. Where applicable, we also discuss “acceptable use” policies and practices.
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Introducing Basic Technologies
This program looks at the operation of a core range of modern office technologies, apart from computers: particularly fax machines, telephone systems and photocopiers. We look at their role in the office, basic functionality and maintenance issues, as well as basic trouble shooting procedures. Where applicable, there’s an OHS ‘alert’ for each technology and if relevant, an environment ‘alert’ or tip.
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Introducing the Office
This program contains a series of stories (re-enactments) depicting aspects of daily life that may be found in a variety of offices throughout business and industry. These discussion starters contains examples of both exemplary and not so exemplary practices. Each story is designed to provide concrete discussion points and signposts for key issues that would be addressed in an office administration course.