The Bones of It - An Introduction to the Skeleton (Warning - very cheesy but fun!)
This engaging and highly informative program covers a wealth of key learning content relating to the skeletal system. Human bones provide the body with shape and make it possible for movement, protect vital organs and store important substances that contribute to our health and well being. Our formidable expert 'Z-Man the Zombie' welcomes us into his bone-laden graveyard, and explores many aspects of bones and the human skeletal system. The journey includes a look at what bones are; their form and function; breaking and healing; and how to promote and maintain healthy bones.
This program examines how our anatomy enables us to be physically active. The topic is split into:
skeletal system
muscular system
respiratory system
circulatory system
To learn how the heart pumps blood in humans Learning outcomes - students will be able to:
1. Explain how the human heart pumps blood
2. Recall the internal structure of the heart
3. Describe how carbon dioxide-rich blood is pumped through the heart
4. Explain how the heart receives and pumps oxygen-rich blood.
The human body is always on the move. Whether we are jumping, running or sitting still; blood is pumping, muscles are contracting, and joints are moving. The body's internal systems perform complex processes every second of every day, so we can spend our time doing whatever we need to. This Australian-made, curriculum fit program takes us inside the human body, showing us just how the musculoskeletal and cardio-respiratory systems work and how they influence and respond to movement.
How can we use biomechanical principles to enhance performance? Trained athletes, fitness fanatics, and casual exercisers alike can all benefit from an understanding of biomechanics. In this Australian-made, curriculum fit program we see the main types of motion in action and learn how to calculate velocity, acceleration and momentum. We examine the two types of balance, discover the importance of knowing your centre of gravity and learn how to calculate force. We also explore the principles of fluid mechanics, including buoyancy, displacement and resistance.
When beginning any health and fitness program we need to test our health-related and skill-related components of fitness in order to expose our strengths and weakness and to determine what components we need to work on. This doesn't just apply to a trained athlete, but is just as relevant to the untrained person of any age. In this Australian-made, curriculum fit program we learn practical tests that measure the health-related and skill-related components of fitness, how to apply the FITT principle to a training program, and what happens to the cardio-respiratory system when we exercise.
To study the structure of the human heart Learning outcomes - students will be able to:
1. Tell the size, location and covering of the human heart
2. List the different parts of the heart
3. Name and explain the function of the different chambers of the heart
4. Name, locate and describe the function of the different valves of the heart
5. Identify the different blood vessels that bring and carry blood away from the heart.
To learn how the heart pumps blood in humans Learning outcomes - students will be able to:
1. Explain how the human heart pumps blood
2. Recall the internal structure of the heart
3. Describe how carbon dioxide-rich blood is pumped through the heart
4. Explain how the heart receives and pumps oxygen-rich blood.
Please find the Year 11 Syllabus Core Body in Motion here
Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise by
Taking a unique approach to the presentation of mechanical concepts, Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Third Edition With Web Resource and MaxTRAQ Educational 2D Software Access , introduces exercise and sport biomechanics in simple terms. By providing mechanics before functional anatomy, the book helps students understand forces and their effects before studying how body structures deal with forces. Students will learn to appreciate the consequences of external forces, how the body generates internal forces to maintain position, and how forces create movement in physical activities. Rather than presenting the principles as isolated and abstract, the text enables students to discover the principles of biomechanics for themselves through observation. By examining ordinary activities firsthand, students will develop meaningful explanations resulting in a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanical concepts. This practical approach combines striking visual elements with clear and concise language to encourage active learning and improved comprehension.
Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise by
Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise is an engaging and comprehensive introductory textbook that explains biomechanical concepts from first principles, showing clearly how the science relates to real sport and exercise situations. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides a clear and detailed introduction to the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system and its structural adaptations, essential for a thorough understanding of human movement. The second part focuses on the biomechanics of movement, describing the forces that act on the human body and the effects of those forces on the movement of the body. Every chapter includes numerous applied examples from sport and exercise, helping the student to understand how mechanical concepts describe both simple and complex movements, from running and jumping to pole-vaulting or kicking a football. In addition, innovative worksheets for field and laboratory work are included that contain clear objectives, a description of method, data recording sheets, plus a set of exemplary data and worked analysis. Alongside these useful features are definitions of key terms plus review questions to aid student learning, with detailed solutions provided for all numerical questions. No other textbook offers such a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals of biomechanics. This is an essential textbook for any biomechanics course taken as part of degree programme in sport and exercise science, kinesiology, physical therapy, sports coaching or athletic training.
Sports Biomechanics by
Biomechanics is the study of forces and the effects of those forces on and within the human body. It is a core subject in sports science courses, but because of the use of maths and physics to explain biomechanical concepts, students can find it difficult to grasp. In the sport sciences, biomechanists work in a wide range of areas, including aerodynamics, improving swim stroke technique and optimising running technique to increase running speed or efficiency. Anthony Blazevich's book, now in its second edition, explains the key concepts of biomechanics, tying all theory to clear, practical examples that help students relate the biomechanics principles to real world coaching and performing situations. Each chapter is devoted to a single area of sports biomechanics with the scientific underpinnings of sports performance clearly explained using accessible language and concise diagrams. Practice questions are included to test student's understanding. This is an invaluable book for sports science students, coaches and high level athletes.