Instructional Video2:51
Great Big Story

From the US to the AFL, Scouting Tall Talent for Australian Rules Football

12th - Higher Ed
Explore how the US AFL Combine recruits tall American athletes to play Australian rules football, offering them a unique shot at professional sports.
Instructional Video3:18
Curated Video

The Evolution of Auto Racing: From Janet Guthrie to NASCAR and Beyond

3rd - 12th
This video provides a brief history of auto racing, highlighting significant milestones and the growth of the sport over time. It mentions notable figures such as Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify for and compete in the Indy 500,...
Instructional Video4:08
Curated Video

Behind the Scenes: Technology and Medical Support at the Olympic Games in Athens

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of the technological infrastructure and systems implemented during the Olympic Games in Athens. It highlights the role of the Technical Operations Centre (TOC) in relaying information and results to the...
Instructional Video1:29
Curated Video

Wearable Computer Revolutionizes Athlete Monitoring and Performance Analysis

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Researchers have developed a wearable computer that remotely monitors athletes' performance over a three-year period. This system tracks acceleration, pace, body temperature, and heart rate, providing coaches, trainers, nutritionists,...
Instructional Video3:55
Curated Video

Beating the Heat: Adidas' Innovations for Athletes in the 2004 Olympics

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video highlights how Adidas has developed innovative climacool apparel and footwear to help athletes beat the heat during the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Through body mapping and extensive research, Adidas has created materials and...
Instructional Video3:18
Curated Video

Heptathlon

6th - 12th
Heptathlon scoring involves converting distance, time or height measurements into a universal points system. The result? A complex scoring system that relies on algebra. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
Instructional Video2:38
Curated Video

An Ancient Olympian

6th - 12th
What the discovery of a skeleton over 2,000 years old tells us about the training techniques of ancient olympians. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. In 1959 the tomb of an ancient Olympian was discovered in Taranto, southern Italy....
Instructional Video0:55
Curated Video

Reducing the spread of disease – Odd one out

K - 5th
Four types of ailment are shown, but which one is not a disease?
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Instructional Video2:50
Curated Video

What is a force?

K - 5th
Gain understanding that although we cannot see forces, we can see their effects all around us.
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A force is a push,...
Instructional Video3:55
Great Big Story

Beyond limits, the inspiring journey of an adaptive athlete

12th - Higher Ed
Uncover the powerful story of an athlete who turned a life-altering injury into a source of innovation and success in the Paralympics and X Games.<br/>
Instructional Video9:59
Curated Video

Michael Jordan Story for Kids

K - 5th
Learn about the world famous basketball player Michael Jordan. Follow us on a journey from his childhood in Brooklyn to championship years with the Bulls and the Olympic "Dream Team."
Instructional Video8:34
Curated Video

Jim Thorpe for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Learn about the American athlete and Olympic gold medalist. Of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympics.
Instructional Video6:44
Wonderscape

Jackie Robinson: Breaking Baseball's Color Barrier

K - 5th
This video explores the life of Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League Baseball player of the modern era. Learn about his journey from a four-sport athlete to his groundbreaking debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, the...
Instructional Video6:53
Curated Video

Football Player

9th - Higher Ed
John is a tight end for the New Orleans Saints and co-founder of the Gilmore-Henne Community Fund. After being drafted and released by the Saints, John spent the first six years of his career with the Chicago Bears followed by three...
Instructional Video2:34
Curated Video

Revolutionizing Skating with the Speed Suit

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The Winter Olympics and speed skating especially are all about speed, endurance and technology. For a sport that dates back over a thousand years it seems technology has caught up with it in the design of new high-tech skin suits....
Instructional Video8:47
Curated Video

Ultra Running: Pushing the Limits of Endurance

6th - Higher Ed
Explore the remarkable endurance of ultra-runner Nathalie Mauclair, who competes in grueling long-distance races. Learn about the physiological changes and mental strategies that enable her to run for hours, such as efficient heart...
Instructional Video9:00
Curated Video

Limitless: The Evolution and Future of Athletic Records

6th - Higher Ed
Dive into the world of athletic records and the ongoing quest to push human limits in sports like pole vaulting, swimming, and sprinting. Explore how athletes like Renaud Lavillenie and Frédérick Bousquet have shattered expectations...
Instructional Video2:48
Great Big Story

From the US to the AFL, Scouting Tall Talent for Australian Rules Football

12th - Higher Ed
Explore how the US AFL Combine recruits tall American athletes to play Australian rules football, offering them a unique shot at professional sports.
Instructional Video3:33
Wonderscape

Olympic Highlights and Victories

K - 5th
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Instructional Video2:24
Great Big Story

Loren Worthington, Capturing the spirit of adaptive sports through photography

12th - Higher Ed
Meet Loren Worthington, a photographer transforming his paralysis into a lens on adaptive sports.
Instructional Video3:58
Great Big Story

How This Action Sports Star Built His Own Prosthetic Leg

12th - Higher Ed
Embark on an extraordinary journey with Mike Schultz, a former pro racer turned prosthetic innovator, who refused to let adversity define him. After a life-altering snowmobile accident led to amputation, Mike designed his own prosthetic...
Instructional Video4:58
Curated Video

The Day Henry Met... Running Shoes

Pre-K - 3rd
Today Henry Meets a pair of running shoes in a sports shop. Running shoes are a bit sad as they’ve never actually run a race or won any trophies. Henry saves the day by becoming an athlete, organising a race in the shop and competes...
Instructional Video2:21
Curated Video

Revolutionizing Athletic Performance: The Future of Sports Technology

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the cutting-edge technology being used by top athletes to enhance their performance. From computerized shoes measuring speed to shirts with integrated sensors monitoring heart rate, athletes are utilizing advanced...
Instructional Video2:09
Curated Video

Exploring the Benefits of Vibration Training: Rhythmic Neuromuscular Stimulation in Fitness

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the concept of vibration training using machines that transfer vibrations to muscles, known as rhythmic neuromuscular stimulation (RNS). Dating back to the 1960s, this method claims to improve body tone and athletic...