Teen Health Course 2

Chapter 3: Physical Activity and Fitness

Student Web Activities: Lesson 6: Safety Savvy Cycling

Safety Savvy Cycling

Introduction
Taking steps to protect yourself before you participate in a sport is smart. One of the most important steps you can take is use the proper equipment. Equipment is especially important in sports like cycling, football, and skateboarding where falls are common. On the Web site below you will learn all about bicycle helmets and how to go about choosing one.
Link to explore:Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute: http://helmets.org/

Instructions

  • Start at the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute Web site.
  • Click on “How2Buy” and “How to Fit.” Take notes as you read.
  • When you are done, answer the questions below.
  • Finally, using the information from the links, design a poster advertising a helmet safety workshop. The poster should include an attention-grabbing headline, a short list of why teens should learn about helmet safety, and a list of topics that will be covered in the workshop.

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What are some things to avoid when buying a helmet?
2
On the average, how often does an experienced and careful bike rider crash?
3
Why is it important to have foam in a bicycle helmet?
4
What are helmet standards and why should you check for them?
5
When trying on a helmet, what are the three things you should look for?
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