To create your Infographic, click on Lifetime Activities Discussion and then click on Create Thread. To reply to your classmates’ posts, click on Reply. Reply to at least two classmates by Sunday. Students can choose to use the video feature to complete this assignment. Please review classmate posts before deciding on a topic so topics are not repeated.
Please participate in the discussion by selecting an activity and teaching us about the activity. The activity should be a lifetime activity that improves a person’s physical fitness and/or health. You may choose to teach us about the activity that you are passionate about and participate in regularly. Create an infographic highlighting every item from the list below. When you have completed the Infographic, take a screenshot (links are not accepted unless previously approved), and post it to the appropriate discussion board. Then reply to 2 other students’ posts. One post per activity please. If someone has already posted on an activity please choose another (for example, if someone has already posted an infographic on yoga, do not post another on yoga. Discussions that repeat another discussion will not receive credit).
The Infographic should include:
a summary of the activities to include
rules,
and equipment needed
A brief set of directions are attached here. There is also a video briefly demonstrating Canva and how to post the Infographic to a discussion under my Thread in the appropriate discussion. Infographic directions.docx. Infographic directions.pdf
Create an infographic for Physical Activity for Life.
1. You may use any infographic website if it is compatible with Blackboard.
a. Popular infographic creators: Piktochart.com, Canva.com, Venngage.com. These
directions are for Canva.
b. Create an account using your Mason email if required. Your account information is
personal to you and should be protected.
c. Find a template that will help you share information on your chosen topic.
d. Edit the template as needed. Add graphics, create textboxes, rearrange the page,
change colors/background etc.
a. Use the tools within the creator to help you.
b. You can use more than one page if needed.
e. Take a screen shot of the infographic. When the screenshot is submitted make sure
the font is legible (not too small, clear-not blurry) and each page of the infographic is
contained in the screen shot. If more than one page is used there should be a
screenshot for each page.
i. Screenshots need to be submitted in consecutive order i.e. page one
should display first, page two second etc.
ii. Screenshots must be attached to the same submission to receive
credit.
iii. See the examples under my thread in the appropriate discussion.
f. To submit the screenshot to Blackboard
a. Use the Add Content tool on the tool bar (circle with “plus” sign).
b. Click on Insert Local Files
c. Find your file, submit.
d. If more than one screenshot is required, they must be attached in the correct
order for viewing i.e. page one should be first etc.
See the video for more information under my thread for a quick tutorial using Canva.
Hiking
A Lifetime Activity
What is Hiking?
Hiking is an outdoor activity that involves walking outside in a natural
environment such as forests or mountains across a variety of trails or
paths. It is a great form of exercise because it can be done by a variety of
people since it doesn’t put too much stress on the body.
History
While Hiking has been around since Ancient Times, the earliest recorded
evidence of the activity can be traced back to Ancient Egypt, in which
hieroglyphics were drawn of people walking together. Throughout most of
history hiking was simply used as a form of transportation. It wasn’t until the
1800s in the United States when hiking became more of a leisure activity to
explore new unseen areas.
Equipment Needed
For a simple, easier hike that lasts less than two hours, little equipment is
needed, however you should always bring a good amount of water, hiking
boots/shoes that are in good condition, and dress appropriately and bring
sunscreen depending on the weather. For longer hikes through rougher
terrain, necessary equipment/gear one should bring a backpack to store food,
water, first aid supplies, and for hikes lasting longer than a day should bring a
tent for shelter, and a variety of different clothing.
Health Benefits
Hiking has many health benefits that are both physical and mental. Hiking can
help improve heart health by lowering your risk of heart disease, it can also help
lower blood pressure and improve sleep quality and balance. It is also good for
you mentally in that spending time outdoors and it nature has been proven to
boost ones mood and combat depression, stress, and anxiety.
Why I chose this activity
Hiking is activity that I have always enjoyed doing to during my free time to help myself
relax, give me peace, and put me in a positive mood. I enjoy going on simple hikes in the
woods by myself, to more extreme hikes with friends at state and national parks. I also
think it is a great way to improve ones overall physical and mental health since it can be
enjoyed and done by pretty much anyone, no matter how old they are, or what kind of
shape they are in.
For More Information:
https://www.hipcamp.com/journal/top-10-hiking-tips-for-beginners
https://bearfoottheory.com/benefits-of-hiking/
SNOWBOARDING
Lifetime Activity
WHAT IS
SNOWBOARDING
snowboarding is a winter sport that
involves descending a snow-covered
slope on.a snowboard.
HISTORY OF
SNOWBOARDING
Snowboarding began in the United Sates
in the 1960s and 1970s as a combination
of skateboarding and surfing. Sherman
Poppoen created the first snowboard in
1965 called “surfer” which was
essentially a surfboard without bindings.
EQUIPMENT& SAFETY
Snowboard, boots, bindings, goggles,
helmet gloves, outwear. Bindings are
used to connect the boots to the
snowboard, Goggles protect eys from
snow wind and glare. The NSSA National
Ski Areas association three main areas
of focus are staying in control,
respecting others, and wearing a
helmet.
HEALTH BENEFITS FOR
SNOWBOARDING
Cardiovascular health, leg strength
,endurance, improves flexibility,
increases core strength enhance mood
and reduces stress, promotes social
interaction and gives youa full body
workout. o
Why I chose this
activity.
I CHOSE THIS ACTIVITY
BECAUSE I’VE BEEN
WANTING TO TRY IT OUT
SINCE I WAS A LITTLE
BOY.
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