CLEAN : Australian paraplegic aims to be first to reach Everest unaided

CLEAN : Australian paraplegic aims to be first to reach Everest unaided

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Interactive Video

Physical Ed, Life Skills, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial covers a comprehensive training regimen involving water and gym exercises aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and strength. It highlights the speaker's adaptation to daily wheelchair use and the importance of upper body strength, particularly in the arms, triceps, chest, and shoulders. The tutorial also addresses the strain on joints and the necessity of contingency planning for assisting others in various situations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of training is emphasized for cardiovascular fitness?

Yoga

Flexibility exercises

Strength training

Water training

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which muscle groups are primarily used when pushing a wheelchair?

Triceps, chest, and shoulders

Abdominals and obliques

Biceps and forearms

Legs and back

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common physical strain experienced by wheelchair users?

Wrist and shoulder joint strain

Knee pain

Ankle sprains

Neck stiffness

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's contingency plan if Scott needs assistance?

Carry him to certain places

Use a mobility scooter

Call for emergency services

Provide a walking stick

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main concern regarding the contingency plan?

The availability of medical supplies

The physical ability to assist Scott

The weather conditions

The duration of the trip