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Debate: Should kids from age 2 be involved in Extreme Sports?

Secondary

Australian Curriculum General Capability: Critical & Creative Thinking

Australian Curriculum General Capability: Literacy

Cooperative Learning Activity

1. In groups of 4 - 5 students, read the following article Reading

February 2014: Sydney Morning Herald

"Children as young as two are hopping on BMX bikes, climbing rock walls and attempting skateboard manoeuvres in a quest for more adrenalin-pumping pastimes than kicking the footy or going for a swim.

Once the domain of pre-teens and adolescents, extreme sports report an influx of younger participants as the sports become safer and more widely available.

''Extreme sport is seen by kids as cool and by parents as safe,'' Monash University sports lecturer Tom Heenan said. ''It's lost its fear factor.''

The Australian Sports Commission has nominated extreme sport as one of the six strong trends that will impact sport over the next 30 years. Skateboarding, roller sports and rock climbing, for example, will be showcased for the first time at this year's Youth Olympics in Nanjing......"

2. Investigate "extreme sports". What are they?

3. List the pros and cons of children learning and enjoying a sport and an extreme sport.

4. Divide the group [of 4 - 5 students] into 2 or 3 students. One group take the pros of the argument and the rest of the group taking the cons of the argument.

5. Debate

Debate the big question:

"Should kids from age 2 be involved in Extreme Sports?"

Design your own school Boot Camp

Primary Middle Secondary

Australian Curriculum General Capability: Critical & Creative Thinking

Australian Curriculum General Capability: Literacy

1. In the TV show Totally Wild - a very old one!- 17th March 2014, there is a boot camp for youngers. Look at 4.28 mins

Bootcamp Class for Kids ages 6-12
https://youtu.be/kYxjbQZqmLs

2. After looking at boot camp, design your own boot camp for students in your class. Obviously, you need to make it for your age group rather than for little children!

What exercises will you do?
What equipment will you use that is available at the school or within the school grounds?
How long will your boot camp go for?
What time will it operate?
What muscles are you targetting?

3. Share your boot camp ideas with a partner. Add your ideas together.

4. Partner up with another pair and again share your ideas.

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