Athlete Stella Walsh

Athlete Stella Walsh

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physical Ed, Sports, Professional Development

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial discusses Miss Walsh's achievements and ambitions, focusing on her unique running techniques. It highlights her steady get-set position, long first stride, and high knee action. The tutorial also compares her style to that of Arthur Duffy and emphasizes her efficient finish technique.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's greatest ambition mentioned in the video?

To retire from athletics

To coach a national team

To become a nationalized citizen and represent the US

To win another championship

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about Miss Walsh's starting technique?

She jumps before starting

She uses a long first stride

She starts with a backward step

She starts with a short stride

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Miss Walsh's long first stride considered unusual?

It is against the ordinary rules

It is slower than short strides

It is only used by beginners

It is a common technique among athletes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Miss Walsh's arm movement described during her run?

Circular and wide

Erratic and uncontrolled

Piston-like and rhythmic

Slow and deliberate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about Miss Walsh's finish as she crosses the tape?

She turns her body into the tape

She jumps over the tape

She stops abruptly

She throws her arms in the air

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