Create an infographic on one of the following Black pioneers in sport, exercise science and physical education
Create an infographic on one of the following Black pioneers in sport, exercise science and physical education. The term infographic is a portmanteau of the words “information” and “graphic.” A portmanteau is a word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others (www.dictionary.com, 2021). It is a form of visual communication that includes graphics, showing data, copy, or both (Ritchie, 2021).
Black Pioneers in Sport, Exercise Science and Physical Education:
Tommie Smith and Dr. John Carlos: Gold and bronze medal Olympic track and field athletes who led a silent protest during the 1968 Olympics along with
Wilma Rudolph- first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics
Mrs. Ernestine Shepared: Guinness Book of World Records oldest female bodybuilder
Don “Don-A-Matrix” Brooks- VSU alum and celebrity fitness trainer
Mo’ne Davis- First Black pitcher in the Little League World Series
Sheila Johnson- Owner and Partner, the Washington Capitals, the Washington Mystics, and the Washington Wizards
Brehanna Daniels- NASCAR’s first Black Woman Pit Crew Member
C
ynthia Marshall- CEO of the Dallas Mavericks
Louise Stokes and Tidye Pickett- First Black women in the Olympics
Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson- Pioneer promoter of African-American involvement in sports and physical education. Also known as the “Grandfather of Black Basketball
Fritz Pollard and Bobby Marshall- First Black Football Players in the NFL
Charlie Sifford- First Black Golfer in the PGA
Include the following in your infographic:
1. A picture of the individual (5 pts.)
2. Three accomplishments/facts about the individual (10 pts.)
3. The infographic must be in color. (5pts.)
4. References (Use 1 -2 references) (5 pts.)
***Microsoft Word and PowerPoint have infographic templates. You can also locate templates online.
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