Skydiving and Freediving Insights

Skydiving and Freediving Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Physical Ed, Fun, Professional Development, Education

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video explores the speaker's journey in skydiving, starting with their first jump at 13, influenced by their father. It delves into the physics of freefall, where air pressure transforms falling into flying, and the speaker's ability to control their body like a wing. The narrative shifts to freediving, highlighting its mental and physical challenges, akin to experiencing zero-gravity. The speaker's childhood dream of becoming a skydiving world champion is realized, and they now impart their knowledge to students, emphasizing the importance of practice and the potential to achieve dreams.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did the speaker first experience skydiving?

13

18

10

15

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker compare the transition from falling to flying to?

Swimming

Cycling

Running

Flying like animals

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key to achieving the best flying experience according to the speaker?

Balance and aerodynamic shape

Speed

Height

Wind resistance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker say freediving helps them focus on?

Breathing techniques

Speed

Mental energy

Physical strength

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sensation does the speaker describe when reaching neutral buoyancy in freediving?

Flying

Sinking

Zero-gravity

Floating

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What dream did the speaker achieve through their dedication to skydiving?

Becoming a skydiving world champion

Winning a marathon

Climbing Mount Everest

Becoming a pilot