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Topic: "Get up and Go"


Assessment Item: D ue date: 15 February 2012 Submission method: Edmodo

//** You have been elected by peers to raise awareness about physical activities in your local area. Research what initiatives have been introduced over the past years to encourage physical activity in the community and outline some of the activities you would include and why. **//

By the end of this topic all students should be able to:

- Effectively use the Internet for research and evaluate information provided by different websites. - Come up with solutions to problems such as different barriers to physical activity. - Plan for regular physical activity and - Develop strategies for enhancing others’ participation and enjoyment in physical activity.

Introduction
Get up and Go - you tube video

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**__Task 1: (Get Up and Go)__** __Submission method: Wiki, "Posted Tasks"-page__

T his task will help you to prepare for the upcoming assessment by reviewing information on lifelong physical activity, practicing to use the Internet to locate relevant information and brainstorm new ideas.

On the Posted Tasks page add sports centres and other fitness facilities(eg. gyms, tennis courts, swimming pools, running tracks etc) located in your area. You then need to include a summary of the following details for each centre:


 * 1) A description of the facilities/activities offered
 * 2) Membership types & costs
 * 3) Opening hours
 * 4) Parking facilities & public transport options
 * 5) Add a link to a "My Map" in google map so everyone can view and locate the sports facilities you listed. If you need additional help with creating a 'My Map' click on this link [|How to create a "My Map']to see a youtube video which describes how to use this tool to create your own "My Map"
 * 6) Develop a plan for getting started with a friend on one of these activities. The plan should include the following:


 * How are you going to get motivated to start?
 * What might prevent you from getting started?
 * How are you going to overcome the barriers?

For an example of the task please go to the Task Examples page.

For Resources go to the Resources page where you will find a very useful youtube video with instructions for creating a 'My Map' in Google maps. On that page you will also find useful links to help you with this task and the assignment also.

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