4-H Sports Blackford County 4-H Project Manual 2006
4-H Sports Project County Only No state Fair Exhibit) Objectives To provide the opportunity for instruction and participation in sports as an integral part of the culture in which we live. To emphasize that skills in sports are valuable, social and recreational tools which may be used to enrich the lives of our youth. To emphasize the participation in sports contributes to the development of self-confidence and maintenance of the general health of the participant. To emphasize that sports have an appeal for almost everyone and people talk about sports as much as the weather. Almost any pleasant activity that is done with the main purpose of exercise of the body may be called a sport. To participate in the 4-H Sports Project choose one of the following methods: a. Participate actively with any organized team that you are a member. b. Participate in a sport with your 4-H club. c. If the sport you select is an individual sport, participate on your own. Project Completion Requirements 1. Choose at least one sport you enjoy. 2. Learn what the basic skills are for your particular sport. 3. Determine what your skill level is for each of the basic skills: Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced. 4. Complete the record sheet and turn it into your leader or the Extension Office by the required date. Be honest! If you have not improved a skill to your own satisfaction, say so. Exhibit Requirements Beginner: Grades 3-5. Exhibit one poster. (See General Poster Exhibit rules in handbook) If you are in this level for more than one year, you should select a different topic or a different sport each year. Choose one of the following titles for your poster: 1. "Safety Rules For : (i.e. Tennis, Rugby, Swimming, Archery, Golf, etc.) Explain the safety needed for the game NOT the rules to play. Explain the precautions to be used in this sport. 2. "Equipment Needed For 3. "Basic Skills to Develop For " 4. "Exercise Value of " Fitness health required for an athlete for that sport. Intermediate: Grades 6-8. Exhibit one poster. (See General Poster Exhibit rules in handbook) If you are in this level for more than one year, you should select a different topic or a different sport or person each year. Choose one of the following for your poster: 1. Exhibit a poster on the history of a sport. 2. Exhibit a poster on the history of the rule changes of a sport. 2
3. Exhibit poster on an important person who has influenced a sport. Tell how he/she has helped shape the sport to be what it is now. 4. Exhibit a poster on the person who invented a sport. Advanced: Grades 9-12. Exhibit one poster. (See General Poster Exhibit rules in handbook) If you are in this level for more than one year, you should select a different topic or a different sport or person each year. 1. Exhibit a poster on the life-style an athlete should maintain to remain healthy and competitive. (Examples here include nutrition and diet, exercise, drug abuse, etc.) 2. Exhibit a poster on a present or past sports person. Include a description of his/her career. 3. Exhibit a poster on the major rule changes on a particular sport from an elementary level to a professional level. (For example: Little League vs. Professional Baseball) Suggestions & Tips You may use any good resource books available through local libraries, bookstores, sporting goods stores or the internet. If you participated in more than one sport, choose only one for your poster exhibit. Select a different sport or topic each year. Include pictures on your poster. These can be drawings, pictures from books, magazines, internet or photographs of you or someone you know in the sport. Some possible sports include: Aerobics, Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Camping, Canoeing, Bicycling, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Ice Skating, Martial Arts, Rollerblading, Roller Skating, Rugby, Running, Skiing, Skateboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Trampoline, Volleyball, Walking or Hiking, etc. Benefits from Sports Participation Participation in sports is an education in itself. No other single program today can offer a growing youngster the following benefits: Physical Well-Being Through participation in sports the body and the mind grow and develop. The muscles as well as the vital organs (heart and lungs) grow strong with increase in physical activity. Discipline We hear from many places that young people need to learn discipline. Athletics teaches and imposes self-discipline which is vital to a successful adult life. Release of Physical Energy Some way, some how, young people will find a way to release their physical energy. Sports offers a wholesome outlet for this energy. Competition 3
Our entire way of life is based on competition. Every person in industry, business, or a profession is competing to improve or maintain their economic standing. Sports participation in a wholesome environment can teach the spirit of competition. Loyalty Being faithful to a team, group or cause is an important lesson of athletics. No one will fail themselves when they have learned the lesson of being loyal to others. Perseverance How many times do people miss the goal they have been seeking because they quit trying a little too soon? Athletes learn to stay on the job and not give up until the contest is over. Special Thanks! Special thanks to the various counties in Indiana that contributed to this project. Sample Score Card: Blackford County 4-H Sports Project Name Club Grade in school Years in this project Placing: Blue Red White Participation Champion Reserve Champion Subject Well developed; shows effort Conveys message General appearance & workmanship Creativity Neatness/Cleanliness Attracts interest Good use of color Lettering uniform Excellent Good Needs Work 4
Grade 12 Advanced Do you plan to continue to learn new skills for your sport? yes no If yes, what skills do you want to learn? Did you show good sportsmanship while playing your sport? yes no How? _ What lifestyle changes have you made to be in this sport? How do you plan to maintain your health after high school? 5
Grade 11 Advanced 1. Do you plan to continue to learn new skills for your sport? yes no If yes, what skills do you want to learn? 2. Did you show good sportsmanship while playing your sport? yes no How? _ 3. What lifestyle changes have you made to be in this sport? 4. Have you worked with younger children to help them with this sport? yes, no. If yes, how? 6
Grade 10 Advanced 1. Do you plan to continue to learn new skills for your sport? yes no If yes, what skills do you want to learn? 2. What lifestyle changes have you made to be in this sport? 3. Who is someone that you admire in the sport (current or historical)? What is it about that person that you admire and why? _ 4. What is your favorite memory from the sport (either watching or playing in)? 7
Grade 9 Advanced 1. Do you plan to continue to learn new skills for your sport? yes no If yes, what skills do you want to learn? 2. Did you show good sportsmanship while playing your sport? yes no How? _ 3. What lifestyle changes have you made to be in this sport? 4. What was your worst sports injury and what did you have to do to recover? 8
Grade 8 Intermediate I would say that my skill level for this sport is: (Circle one) Beginner Intermediate Advanced Note: This is NOT your level in this 4-H project. A. Who taught you how to play this sport? B. Did you teach someone else how to play your sport? yes no If yes, who? What did you teach them? C. What are three things that could cause an athlete to be injured or reduce their abilities? 1. 2. 3. D. List three (3) safety rules to remember while playing your sport. 1. 2. 3. 9
Grade 7 Intermediate I would say that my skill level for this sport is: (Circle one) Beginner Intermediate Advanced Note: This is NOT your level in this 4-H project. 1. Who taught you how to play this sport? 2. Did you teach someone else how to play your sport? yes no If yes, who? What did you teach them? 3. Did you give a demonstration on sports at a 4-H club meeting? yes no Title or topic of demonstration : Given to: (Check all that apply) Friends School Class 4-H Club 4. What is your favorite sport to WATCH and why? 10
Grade 6 Intermediate I would say that my skill level for this sport is: (Circle one) Beginner Intermediate Advanced Note: This is NOT your level in this 4-H project. 1. Who taught you how to play this sport? 2. Did you teach someone else how to play your sport? yes no If yes, who? What did you teach them? 3. What lifestyle or eating changes have you made to make yourself a better athlete? 4. What is your favorite sport to PLAY and why? 11
Grade 5 Beginner A. Basic Skills I Learned This Year: 1. 2. 3. 4. B. Did you enjoy participating in this sport? yes no Why or why not? C. Did you participate on an organized team(s) this year? yes no If yes, which one(s)? D. What are three things that can make a person unhealthy and reduce their athletic ability? 1. 2. 3. 12
Grade 4 Beginner A. Basic Skills I Learned This Year: 1. 2. 3. 4. B. Did you enjoy participating in this sport? yes no Why or why not? C. Did you participate on an organized team(s) this year? yes no If yes, which one(s)? D. How is this sport helping to keep you healthy? 13
Grade 3 Beginner A. Basic Skills I Learned This Year: 1. 2. 3. 4. B. Did you enjoy participating in this sport? yes no Why or why not? C. Did you participate on an organized team(s) this year? yes no If yes, which one(s)? D. What do you eat that helps make you a better athlete? 14