CONNECT
Modern man has been neglecting sports practices, which often leads to a sedentary lifestyle and causes disorders such as poor diet, obesity, smoking, stress, coronary diseases, etc.
In response to this attitude, sports science has been developing studies and demonstrating the importance of regularly practicing a well-planned physical activity for people to have a healthier life.
Among the benefits of physical activity are: increased self-esteem, concentration, and memory; reduction of cholesterol levels; delayed aging; improvement in sleep quality, among others.
Watch the video “Sport For Health: Talking mental health”:
CONTEMPLATE
• Does practicing physical activity benefit health?
• Can anyone practice physical activity or a sport on their own?
• Do you practice or would you like to practice any sport? Which one?
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL
MOTORCYCLING
This is a sport practiced with motorcycles, which requires skill, balance and concentration. It can be practiced on asphalt, dirt or natural trails. The main modalities include: motocross, speed (MotoGP), enduro and rally. It is an extreme sport, which combines technique, resistance and safety.
BUILD
As a team, build a prototype that represents the practice of motorcycling. Use the parts available in the structural robotics technology kit. Carefully follow each step of the assembly and testing. All members must actively participate in the process and contribute ideas and solutions.
CONTINUE
After building the prototype, share your experience with your colleagues.
- How were the wheels attached to the main structure?
- Does the prototype balance without needing to be held?
- How does the assembly move?
Then, save all the materials you used.