The Body in Motion : Influences on Movement / Video Education Australasia.

How can biomechanical principles be used to enhance physical performance? This program explains how to calculate velocity, acceleration, and momentum involving major types of bodily motion; distinguishes between two types of balance while discussing the concept of center of gravity and showing how t...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Films on Demand.
Body in motion.
Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Infobase
Video Education Australasia
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2010], ©2010.
Series:Films on Demand.
Body in motion.
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Online Access:
Physical Description:1 online resource (25 min.) : sound, color, digital file.
Variant Title:
Influences on Movement
Format: Electronic Video
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Summary:
How can biomechanical principles be used to enhance physical performance? This program explains how to calculate velocity, acceleration, and momentum involving major types of bodily motion; distinguishes between two types of balance while discussing the concept of center of gravity and showing how to calculate force; and investigates the principles of fluid mechanics, including buoyancy, displacement, and resistance. Chapters include Introduction, What Structures Assist the Body to Move?, What Is Motion?, Balance and Stability, May the Force Be with You, Sink or Swim, and Conclusion.
Note:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Sept. 11, 2010.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Electronic resource.
Interest Grade Level:
6 & up.
System Details:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
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