Disabled winter sports, Norway 1970s, including Tofiri Kibuuka, Ugandan-born blind skier.

Disabled winter sports, Norway 1970s, including Tofiri Kibuuka, Ugandan-born blind skier.

Assessment

Interactive Video

Special Education, Physical Ed, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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The video showcases adaptive skiing techniques for individuals with disabilities, including those who are paralyzed or blind. It highlights the Knight's Race, where athletes like Olaf Halvorsen and Vidar Jonsson demonstrate unique skiing methods. The video also covers blind skiing and target shooting, where sound is used to guide blind athletes. Haldan Larsson, who is both blind and deaf, receives assistance to hit targets. Tafari Kebuka's journey from Uganda to Norway to experience snow and skiing for the first time is also featured.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Olaf Halvorsen adapt his skiing technique?

By skiing on one leg

By skiing backwards

By using a pulka and his strong upper body

By using a snowboard

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique method does Vidar Jonsson use in his skiing?

He uses a combination of bobsleighing and slalom

He skis with a parachute

He skis with a guide dog

He uses a motorized sled

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do blind skiers like Arling Stoudal find the bullseye?

By following a guide

By using a laser pointer

By using a GPS system

By listening to a variable sound

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assistance does Haldan Larsson receive to hit the target?

Someone squeezes his arm at the right moment

He uses a special headset

He uses a vibrating wristband

He has a guide dog

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated Tafari Kebuka to travel to Norway?

To visit family

To study at a Norwegian university

To experience snow and skiing for the first time

To participate in a skiing competition