Coach in USA

Unit 1 – Student-athletes in the US

SPORT IN FILMS

Film : Coach Carter (2005)

Answer in your lessons.

PART 1 :

Watch the trailer of the film :

1. What sport does the film relate to ?
2. Who are the main* characters ?                                        *principal 
3. When and where does the story take place ?
4. Write a summary of the plot*.                                        *intrigue

PART 2 :

Watch the excerpts :

Athletes :

1. How are athletes portrayed in this film ?
2. What values do they represent?
3. Which qualities do they personify?

Coach :

1. Describe the coach’s behavior* and relationship with the athletes.                        *attitude

PART 3 :

Personal opinion :

1. In your opinion, what is a good coach ? Find 5 elements minimum.

Ex : A good coach is somebody who… when …

Unit 1 – Student-athletes in the US

SPORT IN FILMS

Film : Remember the Titans (2006)

Answer in your lessons.

PART 1 :

Watch the trailer and the opening scene of the film.

1. What sport does the film relate to ?
2. Who are the main* characters ?                                        *principal 
3. When and where does the story take place ?
4. Write a summary of the plot*.                                        *intrigue

PART 2 :

Watch the excerpts :

Athletes :

1. How are athletes portrayed in this film ?
2. What values do they represent?
3. Which qualities do they personify?

Coach :

1. Describe the coach’s behavior* and relationship with the athletes.                        *attitude

PART 3 :

Personal opinion :

1. In your opinion, what is a good coach ? Find 5 elements minimum.

Ex : A good coach is somebody who… when …

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