Resilience in the waves, Mike Coots' story of survival and inspiration

Resilience in the waves, Mike Coots' story of survival and inspiration

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Interactive Video

Physical Ed

11th Grade - University

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Mike Coots shares his transformative experience of surviving a shark attack, which led to personal growth and advocacy for shark conservation. Despite losing a leg, he overcame challenges, returned to surfing, and developed a prosthetic foot for better performance. Mike emphasizes the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem and turns a negative experience into a positive force for change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mike Coots describe as the greatest thing that ever happened to him?

Winning a surfing competition

Meeting famous people

Getting attacked by a shark

Traveling to new places

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mike Coots initially feel about his physical limitations after the shark attack?

He felt empowered and ready to take on challenges

He believed he couldn't do many things

He was indifferent about his limitations

He immediately started working on overcoming them

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mike's reaction when he first caught a wave with his prosthetic?

He was thrilled and amazed

He was scared

He was indifferent

He was disappointed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mike Coots' perspective on sharks despite his attack?

He feels indifferent about their existence

He sees them as crucial to the marine ecosystem

He thinks they are not important to the ecosystem

He believes they are dangerous and should be avoided

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mike Coots' approach to turning a negative experience into something positive?

By avoiding the ocean

By forgetting about the attack

By advocating for shark conservation

By ignoring the experience