Videos Cd-Rom Mpegs on Sports, P.E. Recreation listed for information only

1. PITFALLS OF A SPORTING LIFE This six part series examines the darker side of sport. It looks at some familiar injuries and complaints that arise, their treatment, and aspects of their prevention such as training, diet and footwear. vea
   
   (a) Keeping The Engine Running This program examines how alternative foods, such as liquid foods, can be used to supply the body with enough nutrients to keep the body performing during exertion.
   
   (b) Be Prepared This episode considers the need for the proper preparation before undertaking any kind of sporting activity.
   
   ( c ) Beware What You Wear In this program we are shown how the selection of improper clothing and footwear can lead to painful injuries.
   
   (d) Dem Bones, Dem Bones This program considers some of the common types of bone and ligament injuries.
   
   (e) A Stretch Too Far Muscle and tendon injuries are the subjects examined in this program. The program shows how muscles can rupture even when the body is in excellent physical condition.(f) The Heart (& Lungs) Of The Matter This final program looks at how a properly functioning cardio-vascular system is essential for a sporting life. 6 x 15 mins video. Produced in The Netherlands (1989) ANT vea
   
2. GET ON YER BIKE An Introduction to Bicycle Touring This video has been designed specifically as a resource for schools. It was produced with the aid of four teachers completing post graduate qualifications in Outdoor Education. The program covers; • the choice of a bike, • physical preparation, • safety - equipment and riding techniques, • efficient riding both as a group and as individuals and • route planning. 25 mins video. Produced in Australia WW vea
   
3. THE FITNESS SERIES This video series comprehensively examines many aspects of physical fitness, beginning with its definition through to ananalysis of physical activity and fitness programs. vea
   
   (a) What is Physical Fitness? 20mins video
   
   (b) Attitudes to Physical Fitness 30 mins video
   
   ( c ) Analysing Physical Activity - The Learning of Skills 25 mins video
   
   (d) Characteristics of Fitness Programs 23 mins video
   
   (e) Designing Exercise Programs 27 mins video Produced in Australia (1996) Captioned version of this seriesavailable WW (except UK) vea
   
4. IMPROVING TECHNIQUES This program investigates methods of enhancing an athlete’s performance by improving their technique. The importance of the coach and effective communication between coach and athlete are emphasised, using case studies of several athletes of varying abilities. 30 mins video Produced in the UK (1988) SEA NT HV PA PB B SBC vea
   
5. ISSUES IN SPORT SERIES This series of four programs uses Australia’s premier cycling event, The Sun Tour, as a backdrop for the examination of some key issues. vea
   
   (a) Stamping Out The Cheats: Drugs In Sport This program follows the riders on their endurance tour and examine the types of drugs and performance enhancing aids that can boost performance 36 mins video open captioned version available. vea
   
   (b) For Love or Money: Sponsorship in Sport This program examines the relationship between the riders and their sponsors and the importance of winning to secure the sponsorship dollar.40 mins video. vea
   
   ( c ) Techno Two Wheeling: Technology Advances in Cycling This program explores the training regime used by riders in the lead up to the tour and the enormous influence technology and computerisation has had on training. 30 mins video. vea
   
   (d) Building the Ultimate Athlete: Fitness, Training and Energy This program gives an insight into the months and years of training used to build the physical fitness of high profile endurance cyclists. It compares the individual training methods and programs adopted by three different riders to achieve physical fitness and it also looks at the important role of the energy system.33 mins video Produced in Australia (1996)WW. vea
   
6. CANOEING The Basic Skills Like Kayaking: The Basic Skills, this program features Australian champions Craig Bartlett and Danielle Woodward presenting basic skills and manoeuvres in Canadian (C1 and C2) canoes. 40 mins video. Produced in Australia (1989) WW (non-exclusive) vea
   
7. FREE CLIMBING Rock climbing is a recreation to some, an obsession to others. Free Climbing was filmed at Mt. Arapiles and Mt. Buffalo in Victoria and features at times hair-raising shots as climbers demonstrate safety and technical skills.30 mins video Produced in Australia (1986) WW vea
   
8. FINDING YOUR WAY Finding Your Way is structured to allow a logical process to be used to teach navigation from reading and understanding a map to reading a compass. 25 mins video. Produced in Australia (1992)WW vea
   
9. SPORTS SCIENCE This program considers new devices that enable the athlete to perform better. We see innovation from the sport of tennis, devices that monitor blood lactate levels, heart rate and respiration while you exercise, and improvements in the design of ski boots and sports shoes. The central theme of the program is sports physiology and consists of six segments from the Beyond 2000 series. 27 mins VEA. Produced by Beyond Productions (1994)