HANDOUT SEGUNDO MEDIO SPORTS Name :_____________________________ Date:__________________

1.

This is a list of the most common sports

aerobics athletics baseball basketball boxing bowling cycling football (US) football (GB) gymnastics golf hockey horse riding ice hockey ice skating judo karate kayak motorcycling

gimnasia aerbica atletismo baseball, bisbol basketball, baloncesto boxeo bowling, bolos ciclismo ftbol americano ftbol gimnasia golf hockey equitacin hockey sobre hielo patinaje sobre hielo judo karate kayak motociclismo

2. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS a) What kind of sports do you practice? _______________________________ b) What is the most dangerous sport for you? __________________________________ c) What is the most interesting sport for you? ____________________________________

3. Read the following text and answer the questions Running a Sport or way of living? One of the coolest things about the sport of running is that you dont need expensive equipment. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and a safe environment. But just because you dont need much equipment dont be fooled into thinking the sport of running is easy. No one wakes up and decides to run a marathon without training. Running requires discipline, perseverance, and concentration. Its a sport thats good for your body and mind. Running strengthens your heart, lungs, and muscles. It develops coordination and makes you more aware of your body. Running also gives you energy by increasing your oxygen intake, and it improves your immune system so you dont get sick as easily. It can even help you stay more focused in school because exercise helps you to think more clearly. How do you get involved in the sport if you dont know much about it? Most schools offer crosscountry and track programs, but there are also running clubs open to all ages. A simple Internet search can help you find some in your area. The programs show you how running can offer competition or just be for fun. They also teach runners to set realistic goals and take care of their bodies Runners have great respect for each other because they know how difficult the sport can be. If you go to a race, youll see people cheering for all the runners, from the first place finisher to the last place finisher. Running isnt always about how fast you are or how far youre going. Its about getting out there and doing it. Participation is more important than competition, and effort is recognized over talent. If youre looking for more than just a sport, running may be the perfect choice for you. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS 1) What is all you need to run? _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________. 2) Why is cool to run? _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________. 3) What kind of requirement needs a runner? _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________. 4) Why running is helpful for your mind and body? _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________. 5) Where you can find crosscountry and track programs _______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________.