Secondary Catalogue

Your muscles are controlled by the decisions made in your central nervous system. These decisions are communicated to the muscles through motor neurons. Taking a deep dive into the crucial role of motor neurons and action potentials, this video looks at the all-or-nothing principle and Elwood Henneman’s size principle to understand muscle control. With outstanding graphics and clear explanations, this is vital viewing for students learning about the functions of the human body. Show Less

Muscles are built to be tough, but that doesn’t make them invincible. Strains, sprains and some diseases can affect how muscles grow and function. This video explores what happens when muscles stop working as they should, and how proper care, training, food and, in some cases, supplements can help. With outstanding graphics and clear explanations, this is vital viewing for students learning about the functions of the human body. Show Less

If you’ve done a big weights session or more sit-ups than you’re used to, you’ll know the feeling of a thumping heart, fatigue and muscle ache. This video looks at the physiological changes that happen to your muscles during times of pushing your body to its limits, followed by appropriate rest and repair. With outstanding graphics and clear explanations, this is vital viewing for students learning about the functions of the human body. Show Less

Whenever you move, from pointing to jumping, dozens of muscles work together to make it happen. How? With a focus on skeletal muscles, this video follows the series of events that coordinate movement, from motor neurons to muscle fibres and sarcomeres. With outstanding graphics and clear explanations, this is vital viewing for students learning about the functions of the human body. Show Less

Your musculoskeletal system is always at work, even while standing still. Looking into the mechanics of several different movements, this video delves into the role of partnered muscles and reciprocal inhibition, as well as movements that take place entirely involuntarily. With outstanding graphics and clear explanations, this is vital viewing for students learning about the functions of the human body. Show Less

What does it take to play for your country? That’s the dream of course… It is 2022 and the Socceroos finally managed to qualify and progress to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar, after an epic struggle. Do our young players also have challenges on the world stage? Can a group of Under-11 football players from Sydney Olympic FC SAP squad take on the best clubs in Europe? A film about the multicultural history of the game in Australia, what we can learn from expert coaches in Germany, Australia and the UK, and the challenging pathway our youth players must take to reach the professional level, to become Australia’s future Socceroos and Matildas. What are the barriers to participation, threats from corruption, and how can young players feel safe and supported on their ambitious journey to success? Show Less

Being physically active is good for you, but how much physical activity do you really need? And what about sleep? This video explores the benefits of activity and rest on all aspects of your health and well-being and explains how you can achieve ideal amounts of each by following the Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines. An engaging and informative resource for secondary Health students. Show Less

Shooting and volleys are some of the most important skills on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates how to shoot for a goal and how to kick a volley. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Flicking is a great skill to have on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates an advanced flick trick. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Goalkeeping is one of the most important skills on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates the low scoop, how to dive safely and how to catch high balls. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Having good control of the ball is one of the most important skills on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates controlling the ball with the chest. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

The side volley is one of the most important skills on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates how to kick a side volley. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Knowing how to execute a Cruyff turn is a great skill to have on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates how to do a Cruyff turn. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

There are many drills and exercises you can do to get warmed up and ready to play on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates the forwards and backwards jockeys and skater hops. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Having good control of the ball is one of the most important skills on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates controlling the ball with the knees and the feet and flick ups. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Heading is a great skill to have on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates heading with direction and the diving header. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

There are many drills and exercises you can do to get warmed up and ready to play on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates front and side kicking drills and the heels up, knees up drill. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Passing and shooting are some of the most important skills on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates how to pass the ball and shoot for a goal. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Using your head to hit the ball is a great skill to have on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates how to safely practice using your head. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Juggling is one of the most important skills on the football pitch. In this video, professional football player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates juggling with the knees and the feet. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Having good control of the ball is one of the most important skills on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates different methods of stopping and turning the ball. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Dribbling is one of the most important skills on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates dribbling with the inside and outside of the feet and step overs. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

There are many drills and exercises you can do to get warmed up and ready to play on the soccer pitch. In this video, professional soccer player Melissa Barbieri demonstrates the open the gate, close the gate and carioca/grapevine drills. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

There are many drills and games you can practice to improve your play on the tennis court. In this video, professional tennis player Belinda Woolcock demonstrates spider, medicine ball, reflex volley and smash drills. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less

Knowing how to return serves is a great skill to have on the tennis court. In this video, professional tennis player Belinda Woolcock explains how to identify an opponent's toss and demonstrates how to hit a return of serve. Clear demonstrations complemented by worded instructions make this an essential resource for budding sports stars. Show Less