The benefits of regular physical activity from a young age are highlighted in this energetic and informative program. Viewers will hear from Australian Olympic rower Kim Crow and other athletes as they discuss the physical, mental, and social results of fitness and exercise. The positive and negative aspects of group and solo activities are explored, including barriers to participation and how any individual, regardless of background, can incorporate...

Environmental health goes beyond monitoring and managing the physical environment. It spans areas of public health issues, such as noise and visual pollution, waste disposal and pest control and is a major, yet often subtle influence on the health and wellbeing of a community. Living in a rundown, neglected and unhealthy physical environment, can impact directly on individual and community health. Other factors relating to the physical environment,...

Smart athletes put their trust in their coaches. So what do smart coaches do to earn that trust? This program offers detailed suggestions, examining the physical and mental areas of a player's development in which a successful coach operates. Using interviews with professional coaches, training experts, and student athletes, the film explores various aspects of the coach's responsibilities. These include organizing an effective training session; setting...

Help students make a good impression with proper etiquette for special occasions. In this video, four high-school students seek the advice of a FACS educator and etiquette expert as they prepare for a formal dinner and dance. Topics include etiquette basics, seating, formal table setting, soup, bread, cutting, serving styles, seasoning, passing dishes, posture, dealing with nervousness, conversational etiquette, and paying the bill. The program's...

To make a good impression in public, students must learn how to practice a variety of "community courtesies." This video helps answer questions about etiquette for getting along in group situations. How do you act on public transportation, in a movie theater, in a restaurant, in a gym, at a laundromat, when shopping, or as a guest? Viewers will learn that small courtesies can add up to a big impression and will lay the groundwork for success in work...

In this Telly Award-winning video, a pair of high school classmates prepares for a debate on healthy eating while a nutritionist gives dietary advice and interviews with students provide a real-world view of eating habits. Topics covered over the course of Teen Nutrition include the F.A.T.S. method of eating and activity, the P.L.A.N. method of changing bad eating/activity habits, why MyPyramid matters, how to use a hunger scale to control eating,...

Fast food often gets a bad rap-and for good reason! High amounts of saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, and sodium, plus a lack of fruits and vegetables, make most fast foods a great choice for flavor but a questionable choice in terms of nutrition. In this video, Rickey and Genevieve explore the world of fast food with humor as they help viewers learn how to make the healthiest choices when eating on the go at fast-food restaurants. Correlates to all...

Discover the powerful, unique skills and qualities of Dorothy, the Wizard, and the other archetypes of mind, heart, and courage that live within each of us. Houston offers new understanding of the human condition, the importance of myth, and the critical nature of our role and how we can participate in the creation of a better world. It's time to uncover your inner hero and become the essential human you were always meant to be.

"What is hygge? Why are Scandinavians the 'almost nearly perfect people'? How can we get a little more Scandi-style in our lives? Bronte Aurell left Denmark to explore the world and in her travels has come to understand the fascination with her kinfolk, as well as seeing the idiosyncrasies of Scandi life that locals take for granted. This is the ultimate insider's guide to the countries of the North, full of inspiration and ideas, how to's and recipes...

School, sports, work, social obligations - you have a lot to do. In order to get it all done you need energy, but preparing optimal meals is time-consuming. So where do you get the energy to keep up with your busy schedule - without resorting to fast/junk food? This program answers that question with five practical tips for healthy eating in a fast-paced lifestyle: plan ahead, don't skip breakfast, learn to read food labels quickly, snack smart, and...