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1 online resource (streaming video file) (24 min. 6 sec.) ; 144418482 bytes |
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We humans are pretty complex beings, made up of lots of intricate interconnecting parts. Every movement of our body is the result of the co-ordination of bones, muscles, and ligaments. But have you ever wondered how it all works? Join Dr Rob as he puts one foot in front of the other and SCOPES out all the science behind human movement.HUMAN LOCOMOTIONHumans move in a number of different ways; we can walk, run, jump, skip and even hop, but how do we actually do it? Andy Cresswell, a Biomechanist at the University of Queensland, is an expert in this field and explains how we control the movements of our body. MENTAL BREAKDOWN: THE SIDE STITCHWe most often refer to it as a stitch, but what causes it, why do some people suffer more than others and how do you make it go away? Dr. Rob breaks it down. BIOMECHANICSThe study of biomechanics is vital to top athletes. It's a great way to identify how they can perform better, while minimising the risk of injury. So what is it all about? Mark Moresi is a Biomechanist who works at the NSW Institute of Sport and he demonstrates what he does to help athletes improve their game. PHYSIOTHERAPYHuman skeletal and muscular systems are incredibly refined, but sometimes things can become a little unbalanced. Luckily, physiotherapists work to fix problems that might occur and Tina Souvlis is one of them! Tina gives us the low down on her job and how she helps people to continue moving.KID EXPERIMENT: EXERCISE TESTIf you wanted to improve your memory, would it be better to have a rest or run around the oval? Well, we visited Mr. Johnston's class at Milton State School and put it to the test, with some interesting results. PARALYMPIANHaving two working legs is something that most people take for granted. Not so for Don Elgin, Australian Paralympian, who is missing a leg. Don discusses his prosthetic leg and explains how it allows him to compete in international sport!BRAIN POWEREvery movement in our body can be traced back to individual areas of our brain, but which part of the brain controls which movement? Jonah Oliver, Cognitive Neuroscientist at the University of Queensland, discusses how he manipulates electricity to find the answer to that question!So if you're human and you move, you must leap into the next episode of Scope and join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the SCOPE! |
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Broadcast 2011-09-17 at 09:00:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Brain chemistry.
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Exercise -- Health aspects.
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Human body -- Research.
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Human locomotion -- Physiological aspects.
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Human mechanics -- Measurement.
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Physical therapy.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Bell, Robert, host
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