Hello boys and girls!
Now it is your turn!
In groups, you have to complete some
posters with the information of the Olympic sports.
Each group has to write about
4 sports.
Then, explain to your classmates your sports!
Athletics
General information:
Athletics is an Olympic sport.
It is played in a running track.
Players:
It is played in teams (relay race) or individually.
Athletics players are runners.
Materials:
In the running track there are some obstacles.
Clothes:
Players wear trainers and sport clothes.
Normally, they also wear a hair band.
Rules:
The players run in the running track.
They jump and pass the obstacles.
The 1st runner passing the finish line wins.
Videos:
Olympic games:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0M_N8M4zJI
Paralympic games:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcdUsMULNzo
OLYMPIC RUNNERS
Equestrianism
General information:
Equestrianism is an Olympic sport.
It is played outdoors (open-air area).
Equestrianism is an individual sport.
The players ride a horse.
Materials:
In the area there are obstacles.
Clothes:
Players wear a helmet, boots, trousers and a jacket.
Rules:
It is a race.
Horses jump and pass the obstacles to win points.
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoCrQEmZLzk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beHtHjIFdKA
OLYMPIC EQUESTRIANS
Field hockey
General information:
Field hockey is an Olympic sport.
It is played in the field.
Teams and players:
There are 2 teams.
Each team has 11 players; ten field players and one goalkeeper.
Materials:
The field has two goals.
Players play with sticks and a little ball.
Clothes:
Players wear sport clothes, protections and trainers.
Some of them wear a hair band.
Rules:
The members of the team pass the ball.
Teams have to score a goal to win one point.
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcQ7LznQF-s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOJfBA_cufs
OLYMPIC PLAYERS
Rhythmic gymnastics
General information:
Rhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic sport.
It is played on a tatami.
It is played in groups or individually.
Players:
Rhythmic gymnastics players are gymnasts.
Each group has 5 or more members.
Materials:
Gymnasts use some materials: balls, hopos, clubs, ropes and ribbons.
Clothes:
Players wear beautiful maillots and gymnastics toe shoes.
Rules:
The gymnasts dance with music.
They dance at same time and use the materials.
The best choreography wins.
Videos:
Group:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2LRtampR7o
Individual:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O5f_Q_1EtI
OLYMPIC GYMNASTS
Sailing
General information:
Sailing is an Olympic sport.
It is played in the sea.
A sailing competition is a regata.
Players:
The sailing players are sailors.
Sailors compete individually or in pairs.
Materials:
Sailors drive boats.
Clothes:
Sailors wear sport a cap, a swimsuit and trainers.
Rules:
The sailors participate in a race.
The first boat that finishes the race wins.
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugaS21CWMN0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XiCqjuPFVo
OLYMPIC SAILORS
Table tennis
General information:
Table tennis is an Olympic sport.
It is played in a room.
Players:
Table tennis is played in pairs or individually:
- Pairs: Each team has 2 players. In total, 4 players.
- Individual/single: Each team has 1 player. In total, 2 players.
Materials:
Players use a racket and a small ball.
They play on a table. The table has a net.
Clothes:
Players wear sports clothes and trainers.
Some of them wear a hair band.
Rules:
They hit the ball with the racket.
Players need 11 points to win the game.
Videos:
Pairs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ISqC6yxtgA
Individual:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRsCwnXiOfI
OLYMPIC TABLE TENNIS PLAYERS
Taekwondo
General information:
Taekwondo is an Olympic sport.
It is played on a tatami.
It is an individual sport.
Players:
Taekwondo players are taekwondists.
Materials:
They do not use objects.
Clothes:
Taekwondists wear a helmet, protections, a belt and a white dobok.
Rules
Taekwondists fight in a limited area.
They can use hands and feet.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JNAmVvHKVk
OLYMPIC TAEKWONDISTS
Water polo
General information:
Water polo is an Olympic sport.
It is played in a swimming pool.
Teams and players:
There are 2 teams.
Each team has 6 players; five field players and one goalkeeper.
Materials:
The pool has two goals.
Players play with a ball.
Clothes:
Players wear a swimsuit and a cap.
Rules:
The members of the team pass the ball.
Teams have to score a goal to win one point.
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjkBuz8l_v4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7rWcFmHgrw
OLYMPIC PLAYERS
Finally, show your works to the rest of the class!
