Fighting stress with wire walking

Fighting stress with wire walking

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Interactive Video

Physical Ed, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explores the experience of high wire walking, highlighting the initial excitement and fear, the challenges of maintaining balance through concentration, and the minimal energy expenditure required. It emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear, controlling the wobble, and preparing for more advanced skywalking. The narrator reflects on the difficulty of mastering the craft and the daunting task of preparing for a skywalk in six weeks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial reaction of the narrator when stepping up to the 6-meter high wire?

Indifferent

Excited and fearful

Calm and composed

Confident and relaxed

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key skill that high wire walkers must develop according to the narrator?

Speed and agility

Strength and endurance

Flexibility and grace

Extreme concentration with minimal energy use

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What physical sensation does the narrator experience while trying to balance on the wire?

Steadiness in the core

Numbness in the arms

Shaking legs

Calmness in the legs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mental struggle does the narrator face while on the wire?

Feeling of invincibility

Urge to let go versus holding on

Desire to jump off

Overconfidence in skills

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern does the narrator express about their future high wire walking challenge?

Insufficient training time

Fear of heights

Inadequate support from peers

Lack of proper equipment