Tuesday, February 11, 2014

12 powerful talks from Olympians and Paralympians


12 powerful talks from Olympians and Paralympians
Winter-Olympics
The XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi takes place over the next few weeks — we’ll all be watching a steady diet of hockey, skiing and figure skating. To get you in the Olympic spirit, watch these powerful TED and TEDx Talks from Olympians and Paralympians. 
link:10-powerful-talks-from-olympians-and-paralympians/
PE students: click the link above to see a summary of the 12 videos or select and individual link below. Watch one or more of the videos and provide your reaction In your PE course reflection comment. Also consider, how their story connects to you and the way you see yourself as a participant in physical activity?
Maarten van der Weijden: On surviving cancer and becoming Olympic champion

Jeff Olson: How do we inspire kids to make healthy lifestyle choices?

Aimee Mullins: Changing my legs — and my mindset

 Caryn Davies: The power of teammates

Jason Rogers: We all write our own story

Sarah Reinertsen: The first woman with an artificial leg to complete an Ironman

Rajyavardhan Rathore: Intelligence doesn’t just come in books

Steve Mesler: When kids meet their Olympic heroes

Marlon Shirley: Overcoming obstacles

Bob Beamon on his world-record long jump

Isabel Allende on carrying the Olympic flag

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