Queensland Senior Physical Education 3rd edition
Programming and assessment support package
Suggested websites
Please note that at the time of upload the internet addresses appearing below were correct. Owing to the dynamic nature of the internet, however, we cannot guarantee that all these addresses will remain correct.
Focus area A
www.physicsclassroom.com
‘The Physics Classroom’ is presented in an easy-to-understand language and is complemented by graphics. It is an ideal starting point for those trying to grasp the fundamentals of physics or biomechanics and for those searching for answers. The website contains tutorials and a large collection of GIF animations and QuickTime movies designed to demonstrate physics principles. Each animation is accompanied by explanations and by links to further information. Interactive Shockwave files simulate physical situations, in which users can manipulate a variable and then observe the outcome of that change.
www.physics.org
This website set up by the Institute of Physics (UK) is a database covering a large range of sites and articles dealing with all areas of physics (including sports physics). All the sites have been checked for accuracy and sorted into suitability for different age groups and levels of knowledge. Just pick a topic, state age and knowledge level and the site will find the appropriate sports science articles across a wide range of sports.
www.sciencebuddies.org
‘Science Buddies’ empowers students, parents, and teachers to quickly and easily find free project ideas and help in all areas of science, including sports science. It puts comprehensive, scientist-authored tools, tips, and techniques at your fingertips.
www.coachesinfo.com
‘CoachesInfo’ is designed to deliver the latest information to sports practitioners including coaches, participants, physical educators and practitioners. It includes articles across many areas of sports science, including sports biomechanics.
www.topendsports.com/biomechanics
The biomechanics section of the Topend Sports website includes links to websites and journals related to the field of sports biomechanics and the physics of sports, and explains many biomechanical principles with applications across a wide range of sports. It also offers articles on equipment, a discussion forum and information on video analysis software, such as Silicon Coach and Kinovea. The latter is a free and open-sourced video analysis software similar to Silicon Coach, ideal for students.
www.nasa.gov
The NASA website is devoted to the principles of aerodynamics (movement in air) and includes information on the use of wind tunnels to observe and explain the phenomenon. The objects used in the wind tunnel vary from a full-size aircraft or spacecraft to common objects like a tennis ball, a baseball and the Jabulani soccer ball (used in the World Cup 2010). Smoke or dye placed in the air can be seen moving around the ball with threads attached to the object to show the direction of the moving air.
www.accidentanalysis.biz
‘Accident analysis’ is the site of an Australian forensic movement analysis company. The directors are trained in physical education and human movement and specialised in biomechanics and anatomy. The website provides expert analysis and opinion on movement accidents such as slips, trips and falls in recreational, industrial and sporting scenarios. It describes the role of biomechanics as an analytical tool and includes many case studies. It also describes how an accident scene can be turned into a bio-animation using humanoid figures.
www.cscswimming.squarespace.com
The Canadian Sport Centre’s Swimming Science website is designed to provide the latest information in swimming science with special emphasis on stroke analysis and biomechanics. It includes a link to download the free Dartfish DartViewer needed to view film of all swim strokes from many angles. It also includes a discussion board, a swimming science blog and research articles.
www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody
This website is an excellent interactive resource that provides plenty of ‘hands-on’ applications for learning about the human body and mind. Try the 3D puzzle that makes you put the muscles in the correct position, or try and wire up your nervous system! The senses challenge provides 20 questions testing a person’s ability to transfer information from the sensory stimuli to the brain and explaining how the brain configures this information. The website also provides links to related science programs from BBC television.
www.dartfish.com.au
Dartfish is a movement analysis software that has broad applications across Senior PE. It is used predominantly in the area of motor learning and biomechanics but it can be equally effective in analysing performance in team games. A 30-day free trial is available.
www.vark-learn.com
This website supports a plethora of material on learning styles (visual, aural, read-write and kinaesthetic), including questionnaires for people to identify their own preferred style of learning. In addition it provides strategies for each particular style of learner relevant to all coaches.
www.mindtools.com
Information and resources on stress management, leadership, time management and communication.
www.ausport.gov.au/ais/sssm/psychology/brainwaves
Tipsheets for athletes and coaches from the performance psychology department at the Australian Institute of Sport.
Focus area B
www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition
The nutrition section of the AIS website features a wide range of resources to assist elite athletes, recreational athletes and the general public to stay up to date with the latest strategies in sports nutrition.
www.pponline.co.uk
This website offers sports science research to improve your sports training and avoid sports injuries: it includes thousands of free sports training articles, workout videos, sports blogs and groups.
www.ausport.gov.au/participating/got_talent
The aim of the National Talent Identification and Development program is to identify and subsequently fast-track the development of potential elite athletes (of 12 years and older) to an Olympic and World Championship level of competition and to make a positive contribution the Australian sporting culture by increasing the depth of the competitive field, participation and memberships, the coaching talent pool and national sporting organisation, education and up-skilling.
www.topendsports.com/index.htm
This website provides a wide range of information about sports, science, fitness and nutrition for top sportspeople and for professionals working with athletes.
www.movescount.com
This website offers all kinds of tools to help sports people manage their daily sports activities and to create engaging stories about their experiences, which may inspire other members of Moves Count and drive them forward.
www.ausport.gov.au/information/finding_sport_information/topic/fitness
Research published by the Australian Sports Commission.
www.strengthcoach.com
An interesting site with feature articles and research summaries on fitness and strength training.
www.playtouchfootball.com.au
This website provides all the information you every wanted on touch football in Australia.
www.nsca-lift.org
This website supports and disseminates research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness.
www.runnersworldonline.com.au/default.aspx?s=home
News, information and advice for runners, from running equipment reviews to training techniques to races and marathons.
www.womenshealthmag.com
News and information about health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, nutrition, aimed at women.
www.menshealth.com
News and information about fitness, workouts, weight loss, health, nutrition and muscle building, aimed at men.
www.coolrunning.com.au/runningguide/wiki/index.php/CoolRunning_Australia
A website for runners.
www.fitness.com
Articles and tips about fitness.
Focus area C
www.abs.gov.au
The Statistics section of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website gives you access to the full range of ABS statistical and reference information.
www.ausport.gov.au
The Australian Sports Commission is Australia’s primary national sports administration and advisory agency and the cornerstone of a wide-ranging sports system. On behalf of the Australian Government, the ASC plays a central leadership role in the development and operation of the Australian sports system, administering and funding innovative sports programs and providing leadership, coordination and support for the sports sector.
www.cces.ca/en/home
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport is responsible for a range of issues important to sports and society. They strive for a just, fair and ethical sports system, including the achievement of fair play, drug-free sports, equity, safety and non-violence. As part of this comprehensive approach, the CCES provides top-quality services and resources to a broad range of clients, including athletes, coaches, sports organisations, the media and the general public.
www.playbytherules.net.au
This website provides information and online learning for community sports and recreation on how to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child abuse, and on how to develop inclusive and welcoming environments for participation.
www.sportengland.org/research.aspx
Sport England is a UK government agency responsible for creating a world-leading community sports system of clubs, coaches, facilities and volunteers. The research section of the website provides measurement and insight into the reason why people take part in sport and what impacts on their level of satisfaction.
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This document supports Queensland Senior Physical Education 3rd edition ISBN 9781420229431
Glenn Amezdroz, Sue Dickens, Geoff Hosford and Tania Stewart © MEA 2010