Eligibility for Varsity Athletics
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Author:
Morgan Boyd
Organization: Retirement
General Activity Information
Activity ID:
2448
Title: Eligibility for Varsity Athletics
Digital Tool/Resource: Teens Health: Sports Physicals
Web Address – URL:
Overview: In this learning activity, the students will research the necessary components of a sports physical. The resource, Teens Health , will help to determine what is involved with the medical procedures.
This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.
Associated Standards and Objectives
Content Standard(s):
Physical Education LS-4.1) Research laws pertaining to participating in varsity athletics.
Examples: medical requirements, academic grade requirement, summer practice regulations
Learning Objectives: The student will research the parts of a sports physical and what the doctor will do in order to participate in athletics.
Strategies, Preparations and Variations
Phase: During/Explore/Explain
Activity: The teacher will distribute the worksheet, Questions About Physicals . The students will use the resource, Teens Health , to research the components of medical requirements for athletics. The students will turn in the worksheet when completed.
Assessment Strategies: The teacher will assess the students' work by checking their answers to the worksheet, Questions About Physicals . The teacher should ensure all recorded information is accurate.
Advanced Preparation: In preparing for the activity, the teacher/coach will need to reserve the computer lab or media center so that the students can use the resource, Teens Health . The teacher will copy the worksheet, Questions About Physicals , giving one to each student.
Variation Tips (optional): If the student has completed a physical in the past, then students can elaborate on the process of getting a physical.
Notes or Recommendations (optional):
Keywords and Search Tags
Keywords and Search Tags:
Physical Examination
