VOCABULARY
Someone involved in an activity
One reason safety equipment is a good idea
It protects the body
Ability to face fear. Starts with C
COURAGE
A reason some people think Extreme Sports go too far
Serious injuries
Sport where students try not to get hit by a ball
DODGEBALL
Persevere
To continue when things are difficult
Too many kids are injured playing sports (F/O)
Opinion
Anything needed for a particular sport. Starts with E
EQUIPMENT
Name three extreme sports--one on land, water, and air
(answers vary)
One reason people think dodgeball should be played in school
It builds teamwork; it builds strong arm muscles
Catastrophe
Disaster
Name three pieces of safety equipment
(various answers)
Not safe. Something that can cause harm or injury. Starts with D.
DANGER
Is golf considered an extreme sport
NO. How could you make it an extreme sport?
A way a student might avoid being hit by a ball
Hiding or moving out of the way
Camaraderie
A feeling of friendship and teamwork
Name something you can do to keep from getting sports injury
Stretch, safety equipment
To forbid something; not allow. Short word, starts with B.
BAN
Can extreme sports set a bad example? Why?
Kids might try it at home.
The reason dodgeball is called Killerball
because it is violent; it stings when you are hit by a ball
Ascend
To go up, gain elevation
The job of the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation
Help children play sports safely
To injure something (a muscle, a bridge) by using it too much. Nearly break it. Starts with S
Strain
One reason someone might like extreme sports
THRILL; Excitement
"Strike fear into" means
make someone scared