PERSONAL FITNESS : WELCOME CENTER : 08 VARYING ACTIVITY

PREFERENCES

Part I: Directions for Your Essay

Research shows that the activities people engage in to keep healthy change as we age. Our
gender, cultural background, and socioeconomic status also affect what choices we make when
we exercise.

You have taken a look at how age and gender affect exercise choices. Now, explore how cultural
background may play into various physical activities. You will need to interview three people from
different age groups and cultural backgrounds to determine which of these factors have an effect
on what physical activities they choose to participate in. You are not allowed to interview any of
your family members.

You will then need to come up with a thesis statement. Your thesis statement will depend on the
questions and responses from your interviews.

Sample thesis statements may be:

• "My research shows that people of (culture X) prefer playing soccer, while people of (culture
Y) prefer baseball."
• "I have found that a person's culture has an impact on which physical activities individuals
participate in to stay healthy."

Organize Your Essay According to the

Following Guidelines
1. Your first paragraph should introduce your thesis statement. There are samples listed
above. You can choose one of the two provided for you in the sample or make your own.
2. Interview person #1 asking questions based around your thesis statement, and be sure to
take notes on the person's responses. Your second paragraph should include his/her age
and how active that person is. Be sure to include the responses from your notes during the
interview of person #1.
3. Interview person #2 asking the same questions based around your thesis statement, and be
sure to take notes on the person's responses. Your third paragraph should include his or
her age and how active that person is. Be sure to include the responses from your notes
during the interview of person #2.
4. Interview person #3 asking questions based around your thesis statement, and be sure to
take notes on the person's responses. Your fourth paragraph should include his or her age
 and how active that person is. Be sure to include the responses from your notes during the
interview of person #3.
5. The final paragraph should be a conclusion that ties your thesis statement together with the
information from the three paragraphs in the body of your essay.

Please review the Grading Rubric to see how the points will be awarded for this type of
assignment.

Part II: Creating Diversity in Physical Activity

It is important to include people of varying cultural backgrounds and ability levels in physical
activity. We'd like you to take time to participate in a class discussion. Create and describe at least
four ways to include someone of a diverse culture or ability level in a specific physical activity or
sport. Be specific about the type of person you are trying to include. Possible modifications can be
made to the:

• Methods of communication during play

• Rules of the physical activity or sport
• Equipment
• Playing area

Go to the Discussion area of the course and post your discussion for 01.08 Creating Diversity in
Physical Activity.

What to Submit
• Submit your completed essay in the 01.08 Varying Activity
Preferences Essay assessment.
• Make sure you have posted your discussion to the discussion
area of the course. Then submit the assessment, 01.08
Creating Diversity in Physical Activity Discussion,
indicating the date you entered your post.

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