Assignment: Athlete

COMPONENTS OF FITNESS
2022-12-03T21:29:25Z

Due: Dec 9, 2022 by 11:59pm

Objective: Learn about the different types of athletes and be able to describe at least 2 different types of athletes.

Before you begin your project, research the differences in the following types of athletes. You will need to specify which type of athlete you choose for this project.

Professional (Sports team, gets paid)

Recreational (for fun)

Performance (Cirque du Soleil)

Tactical (Police, Firefighters, Military)

https://youtu.be/aUPQu1bFrIE (Links to an external site.)

Here's the sequence for today's assignment:

1. Watch this YouTube video on iconic athletes in the history of sports. (link above)

2. Choose an athlete NOT described in this video and then research your athlete.

3. Complete a 2-4min Presentation that you can present in small groups. (You can use Prezi, PowerPoint, Canva, Google slides, etc)

Include:

Athlete's Name?

What sport?

What type of athlete? Professional? Recreational? Tactical? Performance?

What accomplishments the athlete is known for?

What makes this athlete stand out to you(why did you choose this one)?

Did this athlete overcome any injuries or adversity?

Include at least 5 visuals, pictures of the athlete, relevant graphics, etc.

Make sure you cite at least 3 sources!

Here is an example:

Athlete example.pptx

Objective: Learn about the different types of athletes and be able to describe at least 2 different types of athletes.

Before you begin your project, research the differences in the following types of athletes. You will need to specify which type of athlete you choose for this project.

Professional (Sports team, gets paid)

Recreational (for fun)

Performance (Cirque du Soleil)

Tactical (Police, Firefighters, Military)

https://youtu.be/aUPQu1bFrIE (Links to an external site.)

Here's the sequence for today's assignment:

1. Watch this YouTube video on iconic athletes in the history of sports. (link above)

2. Choose an athlete NOT described in this video and then research your athlete.

3. Complete a 2-4min Presentation that you can present in small groups. (You can use Prezi, PowerPoint, Canva, Google slides, etc)

Include:

Athlete's Name?

What sport?

What type of athlete? Professional? Recreational? Tactical? Performance?

What accomplishments the athlete is known for?

What makes this athlete stand out to you(why did you choose this one)?

Did this athlete overcome any injuries or adversity?

Include at least 5 visuals, pictures of the athlete, relevant graphics, etc.

Make sure you cite at least 3 sources!

Here is an example:

Athlete example.pptx