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Introduction
Introduction
Sports have always generated passion, in the people who practice them and in their fans.
In this project, you will research a sports personality of your choice, it could be someone active in their sport today or from the past; learn about their life, their childhood, family life, challenges and triumphs; and how they got to the top of their sport.
You will dive into their sport, learn about the basics, the skills needed, the equipment and many other important details.
You will analyze the reasons why you admire this personality and why you think everyone should know about them.
Finally you will share your findings with the rest of the class in a video presentation.
Process
Process
- Descriptive writing
First we need to learn about descriptive writing.
Read the first 2 pages of the document in the following link.
Write 4 paragraphs in a google doc, following the format read, describing yourself.
Turn it in google classroom.
2. Research
2. Research
You will now do your research on a sports personality of your choice and their sport.
Here is a list of point you will need to address:
About the personality:
Basic information
physical appearance
personal and physical qualities
profession/education
failures and accomplishments
current status
About their sport:
Basic information
Skills needed
Equipment and facilities
Mayor personalities in the sport
Make sure you take notes of all the important information and the sources where you got it from, as you will use it later.
3. Research concept map
3. Research concept map
As you do your research, you need to write down and organize the information you are reading.
Go to Canva and using your school account, create a concept map to gather and organize information that you will use later when putting together your final presentation.
Your map should have at least these 3 categories:
Sports personality
Sport
Information resources
Give access to your teacher so the progress can be reviewed and checked.
4. Influencer in their sport
4. Influencer in their sport
In the following webpage you will find the 50 most influential figures in sports.
Is your chosen sports personality there?
Watch the video and read the information about how these personalities have made a lasting impact in their sport.
If your personality is there, use the information to add to your concept map for later use in your presentation.
If not, research for information on how your personality has made an impact in the sport.
5. Contribution to society
5. Contribution to society
How do sports personalities influence their society, and what can we learn from their journeys?
Sports personalities are role models in our society, they influence social change, and promote various causes.
Watch the video above.
Read the following article.
Then, you will research your personality and connect the information to topics like diversity, perseverance, and the social implications of sports.
Start by asking yourself questions like:
What has my personality done for society?
What causes does he/she support?
What changes has this person done in their community, country or the world?
These and more questions alike will help you look for information focusing on social influence and impact.
When researching, take notes and add them to your concept map. This will be a part of your presentation.
6. Social media influence
6. Social media influence
In today's digital age, social media plays a critical role in shaping public perception. Athletes take advantage of platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok to connect with fans, promote their brand, and influence on social issues.
Analyze the social media presence of your sports personality. Investigate the athlete's social media presence, examining how their posts, interactions and overall online persona shape public perception.
Then, add to your mind map how it influences their public image and impacts their brand.
You can start by reading the article on sports and social media to get an idea.
7. The sport: history, rules and cultural significance
7. The sport: history, rules and cultural significance
We now switch our research to your chosen sport.
Research about the following aspects of the sport:
Historical Context: Overview of the sport's origins, key developments, and evolution over time.
Rules and Regulations: Basic rules of the chosen sport, including gameplay, scoring, and player conduct.
Cultural Significance: How the sport influences and reflects values, traditions, and identities in our society.
Global Influence: Explore of how the sport transcends borders and its impact on international culture.
Misconceptions: Common misunderstandings about the sport or its significance in various cultures.
It would be a good idea to use Chat GPT to do this part of the research, because the theme can be very vast. But remember, this is only a tool, so you will have to read and select the information and then paraphrase it so you can add the it to your concept map. Don´t forget to ask the AI for the sources.
8. Preparing your video presentation
8. Preparing your video presentation
Video presentations are a crucial part of academic and business environments, they are an effective tool for delivering information in a visually appealing and engaging way, allowing presenters to communicate their message more dynamically and therefore, keeping the audience attention and interest, more effectively than in traditional presentations.
Here are some key characteristics of video presentations to keep in mind:
Visual Engagement: Video presentations utilize visual elements such as slides, images, animations, and graphics to capture and maintain the audience's attention.
Audio Elements: They often include voiceovers or background music to enhance the message and make the presentation more engaging.
Structured Content: Video presentations typically follow a clear structure, including an introduction, body, and conclusion, to effectively convey information.
Conciseness: They aim to present information in a concise manner, often summarizing key points to keep the audience focused.
Multimedia Integration: They may incorporate various media formats, such as video clips, infographics, and charts, to provide a richer understanding of the topic.
Accessibility: Video presentations can be shared online, allowing for easy access and viewing by a wide audience.
Professional Quality: High-quality video and sound production can enhance the effectiveness of the presentation, making it appear more polished and credible.
Emotional Appeal: The combination of visuals and audio can evoke emotions and create a stronger connection with the audience.
Keeping all this in mind, select your visual images, your audio elements and your summarized information that you wish to include in your video.
Film your necessary clips or record the audios(a microphone is advised for clear sound).
Have everything ready and organized so you can start putting your video together.
9. Video content
9. Video content
The video must last between 5-6 minutes.
Have images, videoclips and any visual aid to illustrated your research.
Contain the summarized information about the sport that you have researched (see steps 2 & 7).
Contain Information about the athlete you have researched (see steps 2-6).
Your justification why you chose this personality and what you admire the most about him/her.
Your voice over delivering the information in a narrative way.
Background music or sound track.
A final slide with all the sources consulted.
Please refer to the rubric below for more information.
9. Editing your video
9. Editing your video
You can use many apps or webpages to create your video, select the one you feel most comfortable with.
Canva
iMovie
Capcut
Moviemaker
Powerpoint
Most importantly, you must refer to the assessment rubric in order to have everything needed to achieve a good grade.
Assessment
Assessment
Video Presentation.pdfProducts
Products
Descriptive essay
Concept map with biography and sports basics.
Influence in their sport
Contribution to society
Social media infuence
History rules and cultural significance of the sport.
Sumarized information, audio and images for video.
Final Video
Graded rubric
Resources
Resources
article. The social impact of sports.
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