PBL+---+Youth+Olympic


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Problem-Based Learning Youth Olympics **

= ** Problem Statement :** =

As one of the sports consultants you are commissioned by the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) to secure the medal yield of Singapore at the 2012 Olympics. As a leader of one of the taskforce, you are to write a proposal and present to the SNOC your strategy and plan to nurture our athletes in __**one**__ of the niche sports area below:

= = **In groups of 3, draw up a comprehensive proposal that should include:**  1. What is the sport you are presenting? What is the Physics behind the sport that forms the criteria for winning the event?

2. What kind of human physique that is needed to enhance the performance of the sport (Physics of the human body, which parts of the body are stressed and when trained properly will enhance performance?)?

3. What training and diet enhancement you would recommend to improve performance?

4. What other physical aids (eg. Racing suit) can aid the athletes overall performance in the sport?

5. Estimation of the total cost of the training program.

= NOTE := In Singapore’s case most athletes are not professionals.

=** Assessment: **= 30% of Physics final exam score.

= Deadline = Submit report here by Term 3, week 1 **PBL Submission**

= Rubrics Form (For your reference) :=