ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] AK1 (9-12) 14 :

AK-5.2) Explore the relationship among the brain, fitness, and nutrition and how they affect each other.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 10 :

AC-5.2) Discuss and evaluate the individual benefits of participation in physical activity and outdoor sport, and the social benefits for the individual, family, school, and community.

[PE] LS1 (9-12) 10 :

LS-5.2) Discuss and evaluate the benefits of socialization and self-expression in individual, dual, and team sports.

[PE] VA1 (9-12) 5 :

LS-3.1) Determine skills to increase health benefits while participating in varsity athletics.

[PE] VA1 (9-12) 10 :

LS-5.2) Discuss and evaluate the individual benefits of participation in varsity athletics, and the social benefits for the individual, family, school, and community.

The victory of the underdog. The last-minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The training montage. Many people love to glorify victory on the field, cheer for teams, and play sports. But should we be obsessed with sports? Are sports as good for us as we make them out to be, or are they just a fun and entertaining pastime? In this TED-Ed video, Leah Lagos and Jaspal Ricky Singh show what science has to say on the matter.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] LS1 (9-12) 9 :

LS-5.1) Discuss how participation in individual, dual, and team sports assist in developing positive self-image and awareness.

[PE] LS1 (9-12) 10 :

LS-5.2) Discuss and evaluate the benefits of socialization and self-expression in individual, dual, and team sports.

[PE] LS2 (9-12) 8 :

LS-4.2) Identify and describe examples of positive and negative behaviors in individual, dual, and team sports.

[HE] HED (9-12) 7 :

HE.1.7) Analyze the potential susceptibility to and severity of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.

Examples: possible consequences of driving under the influence, distracted driving, not taking required medications

a. Explain the progression of HIV and AIDS.

b. Explain the progression of Type II diabetes.

[HE] WH (10-12) 5 :

WH.4.2) Research the effectiveness of communicating prevention and management strategies to resolve world health issues.

Examples: HIV/AIDS, mental health, substance abuse, obesity, physical activity, nutrition, hunger

Students watch a short film, A Game for Life by Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee, about an innovative soccer program in the poor neighborhood of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, that helps to educate local youth about HIV/AIDS prevention.

In this lesson, students explore how participation in team sports can help empower youth in other areas of their lives. Students identify principles of how young people learn and discuss the ties between sports, civic engagement, and HIV/AIDS prevention. Reflective writing prompts are also included for students to demonstrate their understanding of the story.