"Athlete A" Documentary Guide and Discussion Questions

What do you get? This document includes nine (9) guided questions to answer throughout the documentary and five (5) free-response opinion based questions based on the documentary "Athlete A" , which is a documentary "following the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts like Maggie Nichols." I've also included an answer key for the guided questions.

How is it used? I've used this documentary to reinforce the Legal/Ethical standards in my Sports Medicine class. I like to be present when we watch this movie because it is SO great, and there are several opportunities to pause and discuss. This could also be used as a great two-day substitute teacher lesson. I am not a fan of movie guides that require students to be writing through the majority of what they should be watching. These reflection questions allow them to prove they paid attention.

How can it be extended? After having the students write their responses to these questions, you can have a class discussion about them. It can lead to some very eye-opening opinions. You can also use this movie and activity to lead into the Medical Ethics Debates. Students are so opinionated and love to be heard.