Sarah Hendrickson: The Thrill of Olympic Ski Jumping

Sarah Hendrickson: The Thrill of Olympic Ski Jumping

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Interactive Video

Physical Ed

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Sarah Hendrickson, an Olympic ski jumper, shares her experiences and sensations of ski jumping. She describes the preparation, the flight, and the feeling of flying, emphasizing the unique sensations and the sense of control she experiences during the jump.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate speed Sarah Hendrickson reaches during a ski jump?

30 miles an hour

55 miles an hour

70 miles an hour

90 miles an hour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of the jump Sarah typically makes?

Three football fields

Two football fields

A football field

Half a football field

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sensory experience does Sarah describe when preparing for a jump?

The sight of colorful flags

The sound of cheering crowds

The taste of hot chocolate

The smell of fresh air and snow

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Sarah describe the sound during her flight?

Echoing and distant

Musical and rhythmic

Silent and calm

Loud and chaotic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Sarah compare the feeling of wind on her body to?

Putting your hand out of a car window

The force of a waterfall

The warmth of a fireplace

A gentle breeze on a summer day