Extreme Sports
Which sports involves climbing up steep rocks or mountains?
Rock climbing
Which sport involves riding waves on a board?
Surfing
How many players does a football/soccer team have on the field?
Eleven
What do you wear on your head to protect it when cycling?
A helmet
What does "exciting" mean?
"Exciting" means making you feel very happy, enthusiastic, or full of energy because something is interesting, thrilling, or unexpected
German: spannend, aufregend
In which sport do you jump off a high bridge with an elastic rope attached to your body?
bungee jumping
Which sport involves traveling down a fast-flowing river in an inflatable boat?
Whitewater rafting
Which sport involves hitting an opponent with your fists while wearing gloves?
boxing
What do surfers stand on?
A surfboard
Name one indoor and one outdoor sport.
indoor e.g.: handball,
outdoor e.g.: soccer, American football
In which sport do you perform tricks on a board in a skate park?
Skateboarding
Name two different water sports.
For example:
surfing, whitewater rafting, standup paddling
In which sport do players try to throw a ball through a high hoop?
Basketball
What do boxers wear to protect their hands?
boxing gloves
What does "to compete" mean?
To take part in a competition against others.
German: gegeneinander antreten, Wettkampf haben, konkurrieren
In which sport do you sit in a boat and ride through fast rivers?
Whitewater rafting
Name three sports that are part of the Olympic Games.
Swimming, athletics, gymnastics
Name three different team sports.
volleyball, basketball, soccer, handball
What equipment do you need to play volleyball?
A volleyball and a net
What is the difference between a team sport and an individual sport? Give one example for each.
A team sport is played with a group of people, e.g. handball.
An individual sport is performed alone, e.g. skateboarding.
Which extreme sport involves riding a bike down steep hills, rocky paths and through forests?
mountain biking
What is the difference between whitewater rafting and standup paddling?
Whitewater rafting: sitting in a boat and riding through fast rivers
standup paddling: Stand on a board, in calm waters
Why is teamwork important in sports like football or basketball?
Players need to:
- communicate
- cooperate
- support each other
to win
Name three sports and one piece of equipment you need for the sport.
Volleyball: ball
Boxing: boxing gloves
rock climbing: helmet
Bungee jumping: elastic rope
Surfing: surfboard
What is the difference between skiing and snowboarding?
Skiing using two skis
Snowboarding stand on one board