Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kimberly Brown - Winter Olympics Global Project
Kimberly Brown is a Vice Principal and Learning Resource Teacher in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. In 2010 she organized a global project called 2010 Vancouver Olympics Collaborative Project. She set up a Wiki and using her class blog...
Mediacorp
The Financial Challenges Faced by Retiring Athletes in China
This video highlights the difficulties that many athletes are confronted with when retired. Where can one learn new skills? How does one create a sustainable new life? China's Forgotten Heroes part 6/10
Mediacorp
Former Athletes Learning New Skills
This video shows the hardships of life for retired athletes in China as they try and learn new skills that they miss out on because of the intensity of sports schools. China's Forgotten Heroes part 5/10
The Wall Street Journal
The Brain Game
Being the only person of your gender or race at work can be lonely. Sian Beilock, Barnard's president and a cognitive-science researcher, explains how those experiences affect both our performance and processing on the job.
Coach Dan Blewett
Pitchers: Is It Safe to Front Squat? Hang Clean?
Is it safe for pitchers to do front squats? What about hang cleans?
Science360
Sweat sensors: Engineering breakthrough tools for health diagnostics - Science Nation
This research team is sweating the small stuff -- in sweat! With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), device engineer Jason Heikenfeld of the University of Cincinnati and a multidisciplinary team are developing new...
Mediacorp
Former Gymnast Adjusts to Life After Sports
This video shows the struggles of a retired gymnast, Zhang Shang Wu, in China as he makes the difficult transition from sport to normal life. China's Forgotten Heroes part 7/10
Coach Dan Blewett
Are Deadlifts Safe For Baseball Pitchers?
Many baseball pitchers deadlift, but it's uncertain whether or not it's a safe thing to do. Are deadlifts safe for pitchers? Are they necessary for getting a pitcher to the next level?
Mediacorp
Life After Sports in China
This video shows the reality of life for athletes in China who have retired and the struggle they face to create a new life with limited opportunities and resources. China's Forgotten Heroes part 4/10
The Wall Street Journal
WNBA Champion Renee Montgomery on Athletes and Activism
Two-time WNBA champion Renee Montgomery explains why she has decided to sit out the 2020 basketball season to focus on social justice and voting rights reform during the WSJ's Future of Everything Series.
Oxford Comma
Do only the good die young? Reading, Summary, and Analysis of Housman's "To an Athlete Dying Young"
In this reading, summary, and analysis we'll examine A.E. Housman's most famous poem: "To an Athlete Dying Young." In doing so, we'll explore the possible origin of one of humankind's most interesting phrases: "only the good die young."
Curated Video
Easily Answer IELTS’ Hardest Writing Task 2 Questions
Today find out how to answer Writing Task 2 questions that trouble candidates the most.. You probably already learned how to write an argument essay, an opinion essay, and a problem solution essay. However, what if the IELTS Writing Task...
Curated Video
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a 7’2, Kung fu fighting, book-writing legend and one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport of basketball Born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr, on April the16th 1947, in New York City. Alcindor was always one...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - The Science of Skis
In skiing events like the downhill, slalom or ski jump it's often the skis that are bound to an athlete's feet--and the materials used to make them--that give these athletes an edge over the competition. U.S. Ski Team members Julia...
Curated Video
Using Transitions to Connect Paragraphs
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using transition words to connect paragraphs in writing. They provide examples and practice exercises to help students understand how transitions help to convey information and...
Mediacorp
Former Weightlifter Transitions to Normal Life
This video shows the struggles of a retired weightlifter, Hong Yan, in China as he makes the difficult transition from sport to normal life and learns the new skills he needs. China's Forgotten Heroes part 9/10
Red Rock Films
Who was Arthur Ashe?
Why one of the America's greatest tennis players fought against racism in South Africa and became a champion for the seriously ill.
Curated Video
Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor: America’s First Black Sports Hero
Taylor had to deal with racist taunts and threats from fellow riders and cycling supporters as his fame grew. Taylor was banned from racing in the American South, despite the fact that Black competitors in Europe were more welcomed and...
Mediacorp
China's Olympic Glory: The Journey of Young Athletes
This is a documentary about China's sports schools and the rigorous training young athletes undergo in hopes of achieving Olympic success. It highlights the dedication and hard work of these athletes as they strive to be selected for...
Bill Carmody
Overcoming Obstacles and Embracing Authenticity: A Conversation with Siri Lindley
In this video, Bill Carmody interviews Siri Lindley, a successful triathlon coach and former athlete. They discuss Siri's journey in the sport, including the challenges she faced and the importance of embracing one's true self. Siri...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nilanjana Dasgupta - Implicit Bias
As the director of faculty equity and inclusion, Nilanjana (Buju) Dasgupta works with faculty and develops policies and programs that can be implemented college-wide to increase diversity in the hiring, retention, success, and...
Curated Video
Building Muscle Memory: The Key to Mastering Skills
In this video, we explore the concept of muscle memory and how it can be consciously built. We learn about the theories of motor learning and the importance of practice and repetition in developing superior performance. The video also...
Professor Dave Explains
The History of Olive Oil Part 1: From the Ancients to Today
We all love olive oil! It's great for cooking, it's great for snacking, especially with fresh bread, it's just the best. Where did it come from? Most people know that it is quite ancient, but where did it come from precisely, and what...
Red Rock Films
What was Loving vs Virginia?
How the courage and convictions of two people in love changed marriage laws and greatly advanced the cause for civil rights.