Teen Health Course 2

Chapter 3: Physical Activity and Fitness

Student Web Activities - Teacher Content

Lesson 5

Answers

  1. Students should indicate whether they like specific team sports or individual physical activities.


  2. Answers will vary based on how students answered the quiz questions.


  3. Some sports that would be good for teens who don't enjoy team sports include:
    1. Swimming
    2. Diving
    3. Running
    4. Ice Skating
    5. Wrestling
    6. Gymnastics
    7. Golf
    8. Tennis
    9. Skateboarding
    10. In-line Skating
    11. Biking
    12. Martial Arts
    13. Bowling


  4. Yoga would be a good alternative to fast-paced team sports because it is a slow-paced, full-body workout that also calms, relaxes, helps the mind focus.


  5. Snorkeling would appeal to people who like the water but don't enjoy competitive sports because:
    1. It can be done at your own pace.
    2. It is easy to do.
    3. It can be done almost anywhere there is water.

Additional Resources for Teachers

Letting teens know about the variety of options that are open to them when it comes to physical activity is important. You might want to have students research a sport they have always wondered about and report back to the class. Below are some sites that offer additional information about various sports/activities.

  1. Jump Rope: http://library.thinkquest.org/5407/skills.html
  2. A Variety of Activities: http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/bodywise/fitness/fitness.htm
  3. Hiking: http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/hiking/hik_howt.htm

Lesson 6

Answers

  1. When buying a helmet, avoid:
    1. A helmet with snag points sticking out
    2. A squared-off shell
    3. Inadequate or excessive vents
    4. An extreme "aero" shape
    5. Dark colors
    6. Thin straps
    7. Complicated adjustments
    8. A rigid visor that could snag in a fall


  2. On the average an experienced and careful bike rider crashes once every 4,500 miles.


  3. The foam in a helmet cushions any blows to the head that occur in an accident.


  4. A standard is a safety requirement that manufacturers must meet. Helmets must meet the US Consumer Product Safety Commission standard, so look for a CPSC sticker.


  5. A helmet should be snug (touching your head all around), stable enough to resist even violent shakes or hard blows, and level on the head when the strap is tightened.

Additional Resources for Teachers

It might be fun to have teens research other kinds of equipment that are required for other sports like knee pads for soccer or mouth guards for football. Below are some web sites that may help.

  1. National Campaign: http://www.nyssf.org/safetyequipment.html
  2. Staying in Shape: http://www.stayinginshape.com/3osfcorp/libv/d03.shtml
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