Episode of Series “The Nature of things”.
Shows how the adaptation of a scientific approach to different spheres of human movement is becoming increasingly important in improving performances. Shows testing and measuring different areas of fitness, for example a runner, skater, and a gymnast.
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ACMI Identifier
504737
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Biological research
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Body, Human
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical sciences
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Motor ability
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physical fitness
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Athletes
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biological research
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Human biology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)