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Subjects: Recreation

  • Biomechanics

    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.

  • Sports and Injuries: Prevention and Assessment

    With the aid of elite sports people as well as a suburban kung fu class, this informative program highlights the basic principles of sports injury treatment.

  • Recovery from Exercise

    The human body uses three main energy systems to carry out physical activity – the ATP-PC system, the lactic acid system and the aerobic system. This program covers the workings of the three energy systems, the effects of exercise on each of them, effects of exercise on the body, including raising the temperature, fluid and mineral loss, breaking down of muscle tissue and delayed onset of muscle soreness.

  • Motivations for an Active Lifestyle

    This program addresses the worrying increase in physical inactivity. Most importantly it also considers what it takes to motivate people to take up, and continue physical activity.

  • Training Awareness: Acute Responses and Chronic Adaptations

    This program aims to identify and distinguish between immediate (acute) responses to exercise and long term (chronic) adaptations to exercise by describing the structure, function and the effect of exercise on the three body systems most responsible for movement, these being the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems. The program includes highly effective diagrams and animation and several experts provide quality information. The program is divided into clear sections, at the end of which students are provided with effective summaries of key information.

  • Snow Sense

    It seems the media is full of Extreme stuff. Extreme sports, extreme makeovers, extreme cars, even extreme shampoo!
    Snow Sense is a TV documentary that looks at the flip side of the hype to uncover the dangers that lurk beyond the ski/snowboard boundary ropes. In recent winters, more skiers and boarders have been getting into trouble in the out-of-bounds areas than ever before. People with years of experience as well as eager novices in extreme mode are at risk. An entertaining program with an important message: if you want to explore the backcountry take a course, get the gear, get some experience, and get some Snow Sense. The point is tragically illustrated with actual footage of the aftermath of an avalanche where three people in a guided, heli-ski group lost their lives. Shot at Whistler, BC, the film also includes stunning backcountry skiing and snowboarding footage, as well as the men and women of the Whistler Mountain Pro Ski Patrol doing search and rescue, avalanche forecasting and control.

  • Disc Golf – Beginners to Intermediate

    This video covers the basic grips and throws as well as some of the more sophisticated throws and playing strategies. Long-time disc golfer and aficionado, Nick Longo shows you how to get started with one basic disc and some of the beginner grips and throws that will get you to the target. Putting in Disc Golf (like regular golf) is important and Nick thoroughly explains techniques and the subtleties of getting the disc in the basket or hitting the tonal. Nick demonstrates grips and throwing techniques: The Power Throw, Backhand, Forehand, The Hook Thumb, The Hammer Throw and more. All the elements are explained in a step-by-step fashion.

  • Equine Serendipity

    This DVD is a horse lover’s delight. Segments include: an old fashioned wagon trek across the Western Canadian prairie (complete with buffalo), young foals running in the paddock with their moms for the first time, young riders at a 4-H Horse Camp and more. Filmed in rural Western Canada, people that enjoy “Equine” pursuits will love “Equine Serendipity”. Gentle acoustic guitar and stunning images from award-winning filmmaker Edward Homer will transport you to the world of horses.

  • Four Seasons in a Gulf Island Garden: Four Seasons Serendipity

    The Gulf Islands of BC’s southwest coast are a magical place. Blessed with a mild, dry climate, it’s the perfect spot for gardeners and bird watchers. Shot over a 12 month period, this video is a serendipitous look at the plants, bird life, and other animals that inhabit the Gulf Islands. The program features up-close-and-personal footage of flower gardens, Blacktailed deer, Rufous hummingbirds, bald eagles, Pileated woodpeckers and more.

  • Gulf Island Getaway: Golf Island Serendipity

    If you are thinking about moving to the Gulf Islands, this video is a great introduction. The clean waters of the Strait of Georgia and the rocky shores of the Gulf Islands create a vibrant ecosystem where birds and aquatic life thrive. It’s a great place to bird watch, beachcomb and relax. Visually stunning, the program features eagles, herons, cormorants, seashore creatures and beautiful underwater shots. If you have never been to the Gulf Islands, this video is the next best thing. The soundtrack by world famous acoustic guitarist Ken Hamm weaves in and out of the narration creating a relaxing mood: similar to a weekend getaway in The Gulf Islands.