Competitive Streak
This time, the country house hosts a military-style competition weekend. We meet identical twins Kelvin and Carl, who are the fastest "rock-paper-scissors" players in the north, and body builder and personal trainer Anita, who after a relationship break-up, made it her mission to become bo...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, BBC (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
BBC,
[2017]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (48 min., 39 sec)) : sound, color. |
| Series: |
Meet the Humans.
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| Summary: |
This time, the country house hosts a military-style competition weekend. We meet identical twins Kelvin and Carl, who are the fastest "rock-paper-scissors" players in the north, and body builder and personal trainer Anita, who after a relationship break-up, made it her mission to become body-perfect. In this episode, Dr. Michael Mosley uncovers what makes us so competitive and explores the strategies we use to win. He analyzes our competitive bunch with the help of sports scientists, Dr. Greg White and Dr. Faye Didymus. How far will they go to come out on top? |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released by BBC, 2017. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 11, 2017. Human Behavior Study (2:24); Test of Strategy (2:50); Burpee Challenge (6:28); Rowing for a Mate (4:37); Pain and Gain (8:10); Casino Night (2:28); Pancake Challenge (5:09); Group Success (5:55); Self-Sacrifice (3:10); Challenge Results (4:24); Credits: Competitive Streak (0:39); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. This time, the country house hosts a military-style competition weekend. We meet identical twins Kelvin and Carl, who are the fastest "rock-paper-scissors" players in the north, and body builder and personal trainer Anita, who after a relationship break-up, made it her mission to become body-perfect. In this episode, Dr. Michael Mosley uncovers what makes us so competitive and explores the strategies we use to win. He analyzes our competitive bunch with the help of sports scientists, Dr. Greg White and Dr. Faye Didymus. How far will they go to come out on top? 9 - 12, Academic/AP. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (48 min., 39 sec)) : sound, color. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 - 12, Academic/AP. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |