UNIT 7. FENCING

Introduction

DO YOU WANT TO HAVE FUN WITH OTHER SPORTS YOU DON'T KNOW?
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT ADVANTAGES HAVE THE PRACTICE OF FENCING?
ARE YOU PREPARED TO FACE THIS DISCIPLINE?
LET'S KNOW THE FENCING! 

Task

TASK 1: Watch this video about games around the world and then answer the questions in next step.

TASK 2: Read the history and rules of Fencing

ENJOY IT.

1. 

2. https://www.kidcyber.com.au/fencing

 

Process

Once you have watched the video and read the information in "Task", please answer these questions about games around the world.

1. What is fencing?

2. Where was it founded?

a. Italy

b. Germany

c. India

3. How many touch do you need to win?

a. 10

b. 12 

c. 15

4. How many points do you get per each touch?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

5. What of these statements are true?.

a.  Fencing originated in Australia

b. The weapons used in modern fencing are made of plastic.

c. Fencing is the only combat sport with no weight class

6. How is the surface where you play?

a. Wood

b. Metal

c. Plastic

7. What is the duration of the assaults?

a. 9 minutes

b. 8 minutes 

c. 7 minutes

8. How many different types of weapons (or swords) are used in the sport of fencing?

 a. 1

 b. 3

 c. 2

9.Wearing a mask is optional.

 True

 False

10. List at least 2 prohibited actions.

Evaluation

YOU CAN GET 1 POINT PER QUESTION. 

THE TOTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS 10% OF THE UNIT.

Conclusion

Great job! 

You've all successfully learned about different sports and game related to olympic sports around the world.

 

Credits

This webquest has been made by Alvaro Jesus Arévalo, P.E teacher.