3.1 - olympics Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
describe some negative impacts on the economy of countries that host the olympics
A
- very expensive
- could put country into debt
- could increase taxes
- increased house prices
- benefits to employment are temporary
2
Q
describe some negative impacts on society in countries that host the olympics
A
- all benefits only go to host city
- locals could be moved out of homes for the olympics
- if games goes baly it reflect badly on host country
- distruption of travel
- terrorism
- negative environmental impacts e.g pollution
3
Q
describe some negative impacts on the sport in countries that host the olympics
A
- facilities not used properly after the event/ expensive to maintain
- deviance in sport highlighted
- increased participation not sustained
- funding diverted to olympic sport
4
Q
describe the benefits of hosting on olympic games on sport
A
- raises profile of sports, more people might start to take part
- development of facilities, more people have the opportunity to participate
- attention on minority sports, increased participation in them
- increased organisation for sport, run more efficiently
- increased funding, more opportunities for people to participate
5
Q
describe the benefits of hosting on olympic games on economy
A
- increased tourism, more money spent in shops
- more jobs created, more local income tax
- shop window effect, increasing income from tourism
- regeneration funding improves local area, increasing house prices
6
Q
list some potential political benefits from the olympics for host country
A
- political leaders gain credit for success
- national pride and unity
- shop window effect for countries political system
- may attract more trade if successful
- increased employment may improve government popularity
7
Q
list some potential political benefits from the olympics for host country
A
- cost of hosting may be politically unpopular
- failure may reduce national pride
- political protest may embarass government
- increased threat of terrorism
- negative environmental impacts reduce popularity f political leaders
- lack of legacy may make government unpopular
8
Q
who was the olympics established by?
A
Baron pierre de Coubertain
9
Q
what was the establishment of the olympics influenced by?
A
- Robert Dovers Cotswals olympicks
- much wenlock games
- british public schools
10
Q
why was the olympics established?
A
- to be used as a vehicle for moral, physical and intellectual well-being
- strictly amateur
