Sport Technology: World Cup in a Box
Our World Cup in a Box resource explores how physics principles contribute to the evolution of football whilst inspiring students to discover exciting career paths they may not have considered before! In this interactive resource, students will be tasked with testing our footballs before the World Cup matches to ensure they are suitable for use.
Learning Objectives
- Understand FIFA's football quality testing laws
- Gain knowledge of the testing protocol used to pass FIFA standards
- Understand how physics tests are applied in FIFA football testing
Time requirements
This session has been designed to be delivered in one lesson, lasting roughly 50-60 minutes
Box contents
Teaching resources
- USB Card (includes all digital teaching resources)
- PPT Presentation
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheets
- Risk Assessments
Equipment provided
- Deflated footballs
- Pressure gauge and needle
- Football pump and needle
- Measuring tape
- Weighing scales
- Stop watches
- Plastic Tub
Equipment to be provided by the school
- Plastic containers X4 (large enough to fit a football inside)
- 30cm rulers X5
- Paper Towels
- Pens X5