The human body performs a large range of movements every day. Elite sports people perform even more complex movements in the most efficient ways possible with the input from sports scientists known as biomechanists. Biomechanics is the study of how the physical laws of mechanics apply to human movement. This program clearly investigates the basic concepts of movement and applies these to human performance. The program provides strong links with the associated areas of: Velocity, Force, Inertia, Moment of Inertia, Acceleration, Momentum; Conservation of Momentum; Summation of Momentum, Impulse, Elasticity, Accuracy and Flattening the arc, Friction, Levers, Types of motion, Torque, Flight Trajectory, Spin and Balance and Stability.
Producers: VEA Group Pty Ltd
-
Addressing Bullying in the Workplace
This program looks at strategies that can be implemented to prevent and manage bullying in the workplace and investigates some of the important aspects of the development of a policy and procedures to deal with bullying.
-
Bohr’s Model of the Atom
This program focuses on Niels Bohr, who worked with some of the best physicists of the 20th century to devise his atomic model. Students will gain an understanding of the historical developments in atomic theories up to Bohr, a brief outline of Bohr’s life, Bohr’s first and second postulates and his influence on contemporary society. Featuring unique animation, plain English and frequent summarizing, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the history and the theory of Bohr’s Atomic Model.
-
Adolescence, Food and Health
With the aid of a group of passionate kids, stunning graphics, great music and solid research, we explore the relationship adolescents have with food, as we cover: The physical needs for nutrients and energy.; The emotional needs which food satisfies, though not always successfully.; The desire for fast, convenience food in the home and outside and the impact of this on nutritional status and present and future health.; The prevalence and causes of adolescent eating disorders.; Some possible solutions/policy initiatives.
-
Advertising Strategy
Using PhysiCAL (low fat) milk as a case study, this program introduces the concepts of marketing and the techniques available to ultimately sell a product. Firstly, Sandhurst Farms identifies a human need or requirement and a niche market. A target group of consumers, selected and defined in terms of lifestyle image, then guide the development of the marketing strategy for the final product.
-
Hip Hop
This fun and engaging program will guide students through the first steps of creating a Hip Hop dance routine. Basic moves such as running steps, electric slides and side steps are all demonstrated, and the vibrant visual interaction is sure to enthrall students of all ages. The importance of the warm up and warm down when participating in physical is also emphasised in this entertaining program.
-
Tap
Tap dancing is a popular dance style all around the world. This audible style of dance comes from the tapping sound made when the metal discs on the soles of the shoes hit a hard surface. The dancer is a percussive instrument, as the feet tap out intricate and lively rhythms. This program is an introduction to simple tap steps which promote a sense of co-ordination and rhythm. By following the simple step instructions, students can gain an experience and understanding of the fundamentals of tap dancing movements.
-
Designing Multimedia
Designing and Understanding Multimedia uses interviews and practical demonstrations to explain exactly what ‘multimedia’ is, and how this exciting new technology is being used to solve a variety of practical information delivery problems: to inform, educate and entertain. This examination covers all stages of the production – from the initial client brief, through to the storyboarding of content and paths of interactivity, to the design of the user-interface, the digitising of the content, the authoring of the finished product, CD-ROM mastering and duplication.
-
Commercial Printing Processes
With comments from experts in the industry and clear illustrations, this program examines some of the most common processes in use today including offset lithographic printing, digital printing, flexography, screen printing, binding and finishing.
-
Sunbeam Café Aromatic
Appliance company Sunbeam responded to the Australian love affair with the café latte, by creating a new espresso machine for the home market. This program examines the role of the design, marketing and technology departments of this well known company, in developing a product that will meet market needs and expectations, as well as safety and manufacturing considerations. It emphasises the manner in which designers work in collaboration with other aspects of a business to ensure that a product is a success, as well as exploring the complete design process.