Skateboarding: An Adventure Sport

The video introduces skateboarding as an adventure sport, highlighting its urban adaptation and global popularity. It traces the history of skateboarding from its origins in 1960s California, where surfers created skateboards to mimic surfing on land. The sport gained global recognition in the 1990s, largely due to Tony Hawk's influence, and was included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The video also covers the components of a skateboard and emphasizes the importance of safety equipment.

What feelings can skateboarding evoke?

• None of the above

• Fear and anxiety

• Excitement and emotions

• Boredom and indifference

Where did skateboarding originate?

• California, USA

• Australia

• Japan

• Brazil

What inspired the creation of the first skateboards?

• A popular TV show

• A school project

• Surfing on days without waves

• A need for a new sport

When were the first skateboards manufactured?

• 1965

• 1980

• 1950

• 1975

Who played a significant role in popularizing skateboarding in the 90s?

• Rodney Mullen

• Tony Hawk

• Nyjah Huston

• Paul Rodriguez

In which year did skateboarding make its debut in the Olympics?

• 2022

• 2020

• 2018

• 2016

What was the goal of including skateboarding in the Olympics?

• To promote urban culture

• To increase TV ratings

• To replace traditional sports

• To attract more young people to the Olympics

What is the front part of a skateboard called?

• Tail

• Deck

• Truck

• Nose

How many wheels does each truck of a skateboard have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which safety equipment is essential for skateboarding?

• Only gloves

• Helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves

• Only a helmet

• Only knee pads