Norma Masenga

Emanuela Simoncini

Argomento e obiettivi del testo
 Ready, set, go! è un corso di inglese specialistico per gli studenti dei corsi a indirizzo Sportivo e, più in generale, per coloro che operano nel campo delle Scienze motorie e delle discipline sportive che hanno l'esigenza di utilizzare la lingua inglese come strumento di studio e/o di lavoro in questi settori.
 
 I contenuti, veicolati attraverso testi di livelli di diversa complessità, vengono esplorati utilizzando le quattro abilità in modo omogeneo ed integrato. Il testo dà inoltre grande importanza alla pratica linguistica attraverso attività che agevolano la revisione e la ripetizione dei contenuti studiati, favorendone l'apprendimento e l'interiorizzazione.
 I brani offrono un assortimento di stili, registri e livelli di difficoltà, e sono tratti da fonti diverse ed autentiche: libri e manuali, riviste e quotidiani online e siti web, anche specialistici.
 
 Il testo si propone di:
 
 <ul><li>far acquisire le competenze necessarie per comprendere testi che presentano termini, espressioni, strutture sintattiche e modalità discorsive specifiche del linguaggio settoriale;
</li><li>migliorare le capacità di ricezione e produzione orale e scritta;
</li><li>consolidare abitudini grammaticali corrette;
</li><li>incoraggiare l'autonomia linguistica e la soluzione di problemi;
</li><li>stimolare l'interesse e la partecipazione attiva degli studenti, dando spazio alla loro esperienza personale e a problematiche di attualità.
</li><li>contribuire a sviluppare la riflessione su temi di cittadinanza e sui valori dello sport.
</li></ul>
 La struttura
 Ready, set, go! è diviso in otto Moduli, ognuno dei quali ripartito in un numero variabile di Unità.
 I primi tre Moduli trattano gli sport più comuni, presentandone le origini, le regole, le attrezzature e i protagonisti; i moduli successivi approfondiscono il campo delle discipline sportive e propongono spunti interdisciplinari: storia, filosofia, fisica, diritto ed economia dello sport, educazione civica.
 
 Ogni Unità è suddivisa in brevi capitoli su due pagine – teoria ed esercizi – per favorire sia uno studio più parcellizzato, sia la scelta antologica da parte dell'insegnante.
 
 Brevi link arricchiscono i brani per consentire una maggiore interattività. Si tratta di curiosità, ampliamenti, rimandi, attività o mini-approfondimenti che hanno l'intenzione di favorire una lettura più interessante ed offrire spunti di riflessione o interazione. Un ricco apparato iconografico correda i brani di lettura, per ognuno dei quali è previsto un esauriente glossario.
 
 Al termine delle unità dei primi tre Moduli dedicati all'approfondimento di specifici sport, l'ultima pagina propone un articolo di giornale che commenta una performance in quel settore. L'obiettivo è quello di avvicinare alla lingua utilizzata da esperti e giornalisti per fare cronaca sportiva.
 
 Al termine di ognuno dei primi sette Moduli, ricorrono le seguenti rubriche:
 
 <ul><li>People: personaggi del passato e del presente che si sono distinti nelle discipline sportive o nell'ambito dell'argomento trattato;
</li><li>Case study: presentazione di un argomento di attualità collegato ai contenuti introdotti, tratto da fonti autentiche e corredato da esercizi mirati anche all'approfondimento e alla discussione;
</li><li>Clip: brevi filmati tratti da opere cinematografiche;
</li></ul>Infine, l'ottavo e ultimo Modulo, presenta le seguenti sezioni:
 
 <ul><li>Safety and First Aid: suggerimenti per allenarsi in sicurezza e tecniche di primo soccorso;
</li><li>Glossary: un esauriente glossario che riprende i lemmi specifici e ne fornisce una traduzione o un'immagine rappresentativa.
</li></ul>
 Contenuti digitali integrativi
 
 <ul><li>Video per attività di listening e speaking
</li><li>Tracce audio in formato mp3
</li><li>Schemi e mappe interattive
</li><li>Testi per attività di approfondimento e di esercitazione
</li><li>Schede di civiltà comparata UK vs US
</li></ul>Teacher's Book. Disponibile sia in formato cartaceo sia digitale.
 
 <ul><li>Programmazione didattica / Piano di lavoro
</li><li>Didattica inclusiva e BES
</li><li>Agenda 2030
</li><li>Test di verifica di tutte le Unità, in formato editabile
</li><li>Soluzioni degli esercizi e note didattiche
</li><li>Audioscript delle attività di ascolto e dei video</li></ul>

MODULE 1 – TO PLAY…

Unit 1.1 – Football

The history of football

Organisation and main tournaments

Playing by the rules

Highlights of a football match

Unit 1.2 – Basketball

The origins of basketball

Organisation of basketball around the world

Basketball rules

Highlights of a basketball game

Unit 1.3 – Tennis

The early days of tennis

Tennis around the world

Playing tennis

Highlights of a tennis game

PEOPLE

CLIP FILM – King Richard

CASE STUDY – The tragedy of Grande Torino

MODULE 2 – TO GO…

Unit 2.1 – Swimming

How swimming became a sport

Basic strokes in swimming

Swimming competitions

Highlights of a swimming competition

Unit 2.2 – Horse-riding

How a means of transport became a sport

Olympic horse-riding disciplines

Non-olympic disciplines and horse-riding equipment

Highlights of an eventing competition

Unit 2.3 – Skiing and snowboarding

Early days

Alpine ski racing

Nordic disciplines, freestyle, and snowboarding

Highlights of a skiing competition

CLIP FILM – The swimmers

CASE STUDY – Venues after the winter Olympics: the case of Torino 2006

MODULE 3 – TO DO…

Unit 3.1 – Athletics

The history of athletics

Running and walking events

Jumps and throws

Highlights of running championships

Unit 3.2 – Gymnastics

The history of gymnastics

Artistic gymnastics

Rhythmic and aerobic gymnastics

Highlights of gymnastics

Unit 3.3 – Martial arts

What are martial arts?

Karate and judo

Other martial arts

Highlights of judo

CLIP FILM – The Next Karate Kid

CASE STUDY – Italian national rhythmic gymnastics team

MODULE 4 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Unit 4.1 – Training

The features of training

The phases of a training session

Training in sports

Train your mind as well as your body

Unit 4.2 – Coaching

The principles of coaching

Roles and responsibilities

Planning a coaching session

Avoiding risks and ensuring safety

Unit 4.3 – Refereeing

Duties of a referee

Referees on the field

Instruments for refereeing

CLIP FILM – Bend it like Beckham

CASE STUDY – Olympic female gymnastics coach fired after abuse charge

MODULE 5 – SCIENCE AND PHYSICS

Unit 5.1 – Anatomy

Physiology and the structural organisation of the body

The skeletal and muscular systems

The nervous and endocrine systems

The cardiovascular and respiratory systems

The digestive and urinary systems

The reproductive system

The sensory systems

Unit 5.2 – Motor skills

Coordination

Balance

Strength

Mobility

Speed

Endurance

Unit 5.3 – Health

Health education

Weight and health

Eating disorders

Addictions

Unit 5.4 – Nutrition

The basics of nutrition

Proteins and carbohydrates

Fats, vitamins, and minerals

104 Sports scholarships are quite popular (though not as frequent as one may think) in the USA. They are a financial aid given to talented student-athletes to help pay for college. These scholarships are awarded based on athletic performance and potential, often covering housing and other expenses. SportAccord is a nonprofit organisation based in Switzerland. It Includes members from over 90 sports federations, such as those for martial arts, motorsports, mind sports (like chess), and more. ONLINE RESOURCES   Labour unions and players associations to nurture: coltivare scholarship: borsa di studio THE ROLE OF SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS National sports associations play a key role in governing sports within their countries. These organisations are responsible for establishing the rules, regulations, and guidelines for their specific sports. They ensure that the sport is played fairly across all levels, from amateur to professional. For example, in football, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) sets the rules for both professional leagues and amateur competitions in Italy, while also organising national team selections for international competitions. These organisations also help maintain the integrity of the sport by enforcing disciplinary measures and handling any disputes that arise during competitions.   Talents and resources In addition to managing the sport, national sports associations are often involved in the development of athletes. They create programmes to identify and nurture young talents, providing coaching, training facilities, and financial support to help athletes progress in their careers. Associations also organise youth leagues, tournaments, and development camps to give young athletes the experience and exposure they need to succeed at higher levels. For example, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) runs programs to help young players improve their skills and offers scholarships to support their training. By providing resources for athlete development, national associations help ensure that their country s athletes can compete at an international level. 196 LAW, ECONOMY, AND FSL   Cross-sport organisations Some organisations in sports are not limited to one sport but work across many disciplines. An example is the IOC (International Olympic Committee). The IOC organises the Olympic Games and oversees all the Olympic sports. Its role is to promote fair play, peace, and cooperation through sports. The main purposes of these organisations are:   cooperation with national and international sport federations;   creation of global rules and ethical standards;   promotion of gender equality, antidoping, and sustainability. Other examples include WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency), which fights drug use in all sports, SportAccord , which is an umbrella group for international sports federations, and UNESCO s sports programmes, aimed at promoting sports as a tool for education and development. 

The role of sports associations

8 Complete the sentences. 1. National sports associations are essential in managing  9 2. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) oversees rules  5. By investing in athlete growth, national associations help  3. These associations also protect sport s fairness by applying  6. Some sports organisations are not focused on just one sport but  4. National sports associations design programmes to discover and support young talents, offering  7. These organisations usually support  8. UNESCO s sports programmes use sport as  105 Listen to an interview to Brian Vahaly, the US Tennis Association chairman, and answer the questions. 1. What is the goal the USTA has set for 2035? 2. How does the USTA plan to achieve this goal? 5. According to Brian Vahaly, what or who is the heartbeat of tennis? 3. What does more participation in this sport require? 6. What does the USTA have to do to support coaching? 4. How much has the USTA budgeted for court facilities? 8. Besides courts, what else is needed to make tennis accessible to all? 10 7. How must the courts be to be accessible to all? Read the text and complete the table. The International Olympic Committee The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the organisation that oversees the Olympic Games and promotes the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect. It was founded on June 23, 1894, in Paris by Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator who believed in using sport to promote peace and international understanding. The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens in 1896, and since then, the IOC has grown into one of the most powerful organisations in global sport. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the IOC is responsible for selecting host cities for the Games, working with international sport federations, and ensuring fair play and inclusion in all Olympic events. It supervises both the Summer and Winter Olympics, as well as the Youth Olympic Games. The IOC also leads efforts in anti-doping, gender equality, and sustainability in sport and supports athletes through programmes like Olympic Solidarity, which provides funding and training opportunities especially for athletes from developing nations. Over time, the IOC has become more than just an organiser of events   it is a global promoter of peace, cultural exchange, and unity through sport. Its motto,  citius, altius, fortius  (faster, higher, stronger), reflects this mission. Adapted from: https://testbook.com/full-form/ioc-full-form Organisation Year of foundation Founder Headquarters Responsibilities Efforts Support programmes Motto 6.1   LAWS AND ASSOCIATIONS 197 

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