Introduction to sport, fitness and management - for iPad/Mac/PC

Introduction to sport, fitness and management - for iPad/Mac/PC

This series of tracks looks at Health and Fitness centres and how they are run as well as providing an insight into the training of future elite athletes in Britain. Material is taken from The Open University course E112 Introduction to sport, fitness and management.

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Introduction to sport, fitness and management

April 13, 2010 • 30 secs
A short introduction to this album.
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April 13, 2010
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Sport: Health and Safety

September 3, 2008 • 8 mins
A look at health and safety in the Gym and the precautions and checks that are taken. How the health, safety and welfare standards are met and how this is not restricted to people but apparatus as well in order to meet regulations.
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September 3, 2008
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Sport: Health Screening

September 3, 2008 • 5 mins
A look at the initial consultation process that is in place at the Reebok gym, and how health is assessed prior to implementing a training program.
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September 3, 2008
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Sport: Fitness Testing

September 3, 2008 • 8 mins
A look at aerobic function of athletes, how this is assessed and what the test results mean.
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September 3, 2008
Transcript -- A look at aerobic function of athletes, how this is assessed and what the test results mean.
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Sport: Fitness requirements

September 3, 2008 • 4 mins
A look at how focus, motivation and ambition need to be combined with an intense training program in order to be an elite athlete, working on strength, speed and agility.
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September 3, 2008
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Sport: Training and nutrition

September 3, 2008 • 6 mins
A look at variety in a training program and the benefits of interval training and pliometrics to the athlete. It also shows the importance of a balanced an nutritious diet.
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September 3, 2008
Transcript -- A look at variety in a training program and the benefits of interval training and pliometrics to the athlete. It also shows the importance of a balanced an nutritious diet.
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Sport: Youth football training

September 3, 2008 • 6 mins
A look at changes in training and how the workouts have been developed to mimic actions in the sport to avoid injury. How these techniques are implemented at a youth training level and the effect nutrition has on training.
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September 3, 2008
Transcript -- A look at changes in training and how the workouts have been developed to mimic actions in the sport to avoid injury. How these techniques are implemented at a youth training level and the effect nutrition has on training.
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Community leisure: centres and PR

September 3, 2008 • 6 mins
A look at a community led leisure centre and the focus on customer care.
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September 3, 2008
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Community leisure: Quality and staffing

September 3, 2008 • 6 mins
A look at the staff and the employee attributes that the Halo leisure group look for when recruiting. How employees gain the tools and skills that are necessary to provide a high standard of service.
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September 3, 2008
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