Body Systems

Body Systems is a unique teaching resource, designed specifically for the Australian Curriculum, which combines the best features of computer technology and print-based media to enhance your teaching of Physical Education.

ACHPER endorsed, the program has a series of stimulating, easy-to-use modules for active, individualised learning. Animations and simulations help the user to understand difficult, dynamic concepts.

The Body Systems package covers a significant portion of the Australian Year 11 Physical Education curriculum, and also finds application in Human Biology curricula, as a teacher development resource, and as remedial material for first year university courses.

Inside the Body Systems CD-ROM

The Body Systems CD-ROM is packed with video clips, full colour photographs, animations, sounds, on-screen quizzes, diagrams and much more.

The modules include:

The Skeletal System - Structure and function of the human skeleton; identification and classification of major bones; axial and appendicular skeleton; the vertebral column; bone remodelling.
Joints - structure and classification; ligaments; tendons; joint movement; range of joint motion.
The Muscular System - how muscles work; major muscle structure; types of contraction; red and white fibres; nervous system.
The Circulatory System - the heart; double circulation; cardiac cycle; blood pressure; blood vessels; lymphatic system; components of blood.
The Respiratory System - upper and lower respiratory system; lung structure; exchange of gasses; lung capacity; mechanics of breathing; effects of disease and exercise.
Energy Systems - types of energy systems; replenishing ATP; relationship to physical activity; fuel sources; oxygen uptake; anaerobic threshold.
Biomechanical Factors - balance; force; motion; momentum; velocity; inertia; speed; stability; acceleration; centre of gravity; projectile motion; angle of release.

A complete instructional system, the Body Systems program includes a comprehensive Teacher's Manual on disc, with objectives, teacher guide, extension activities, case studies, and student worksheets.

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