Year 7 Core PE

READING TASKS

Autobiography

Select any sports autobiography .. a hero of yours or someone you know little about in a sport you love.

For example:

• I Am Zlatan: My Story on and Off the Field by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
• Jessica Ennis Unbelievable: From my Childhood Dreams to Winning Olympic Gold by Jessica Ennis.
• Wayne Rooney: Teenage Kicks - The Street Footballer Who Ruled The World by Wayne Barton
• Boy Racer by Mark Cavendish
• Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography - The autobiography of the legendary Manchester United manager by Alex Ferguson
• Kelly Holmes: Black, White and Gold - My Autobiography by Kelly Holmes
• Between the Lines - The Autobiography by Victoria Pendleton and Donald McRae
• Cathy: My Autobiography by Cathy Freeman and Scott Gullan
• My Story: The official story of inspirational Olympic legend Tom Daley by Tom Daley.

WRITING TASKS

Match Report

Write a match report / review for a match / sporting performance which you have been involved in.

LISTENING TASKS

Podcast

'Sportsound Meets' Podcast

What inspires our sporting heroes? Sporting Heroes take us back to the moment they were first hooked, and on through the successes and heartbreaks of their lives and careers.

WATCHING TASKS

Eddie the Eagle - Available via Netflix

Michael David Edwards, better known as Eddie the Eagle, is an English ski-jumper and Olympian who in 1988 became the first competitor since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping, finishing last in the Normal Hill and Large Hill events. He held the British ski jumping record from 1988 to 2001.

Zion - Available via Netflix

Born without legs, Zion Clark finds solace in wrestling, joins the team, and wrestles against his able-bodied peers.

First Team: Juventus – Available via Netflix

This docuseries follows some of the compelling stories and characters of the renowned football club Juventus as the squad makes its way through the 2017-18 Serie A season. The show spends time with players on and off the field, at home, and other places where cameras can capture how they live their lives away from the pitch.

RESEARCH TASKS

Your Sporting Legend

Research your favourite sports star and write a short biography about them

TRIPS AND VISITS

Wembley Stadium

Go on a tour of Wembley Stadium

CREATIVE TASKS

Design a mascot for the Stratton Football team.