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background of modern Olympic games:

what was De coubertins vision?

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educating young people through sport and increase international understanding

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background of modern Olympic games:

where and when were the Ancient Olympic games held?

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In Athens

2000 years ago

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background of modern Olympic games:

when and who invented the cotsworld games?

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created by Robert Dover in 1600’s

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background of modern Olympic games:

much wenlock games?

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created by Dr penny brookes

who invited De coubertin in 1890’s and was inspired

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background of modern Olympic games:

English public schools

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Rugby schools in warwickshire. de coubertin admired the character building elements of the sport and games.

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background of modern Olympic games:

when was the first modern Olympic game?

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1896 in Athens

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commercialism of the Olympic games:

what is commercialism?

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business related model where making a profit is important.

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commercialism of the Olympic games:

What is amateurism?

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Pre 1984 the olympics was amature meaning they took part for enjoyment with no payment.

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commercialism of the Olympic games:

unequal funding?

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USA universities used scholarships to fund athletes.

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commercialism of the Olympic games:

shamaturism?

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fake amatures

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commercialism of the Olympic games:

canada- Montreal

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1976

catalyst for the commercialism of the Olympics as it was a financial disaster

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commercialism of the Olympic games:

who was responsible for commercializing the Olympic games?

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Peter Ueberroth was responsible for commercializing the LA Olympic games.

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commercialism of the Olympic games:

TOP programme

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Peter Uebeerroth did this via schemes like the olympic partner programme
linked up with worldwide known brands. e.g: McDonalds, coca-cola

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commercialism of the Olympic games:

TV boom

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tv’s became accessible to all families, leading to biding wars to televise the games

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commercialism of the Olympic games:

golden triangle

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Olympics now heavily linked to sponsorship and media (due to it being on the television)

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commercialism of the Olympic games:

what saved the olympics?

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Olympics being commercialized

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The Olympics as a vehicle for Nation Building

nation building

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increases status of country as a result of hosting the olympics

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The Olympics as a vehicle for Nation Building

cover up

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can be used to cover up human rights e.g Beijing china

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The Olympics as a vehicle for Nation Building

Appeases nation

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increases national pride e.g GB medals super saturday

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The Olympics as a vehicle for Nation Building

political tool

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Olympics used as a way to empower government e.g vote catch

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The Olympics as a vehicle for Nation Building

shop window effect

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showing the best side of the country to the rest of the world watching.

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Benefits and drawback of hosting the Olympic games:

PROFILE

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Profile
Rugby world cup 2015
Organisation of NGB increases
Facilities
Lottery funding for athletes
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Benefits and drawback of hosting the Olympic games:

TTENP

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Transport links
Tourism
Employment increased
Nation Building
Participation in BAHL
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Benefits and drawback of hosting the Olympic games:

Transport

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Improved transport e.g javelin train

+convenient

however

  • cause congestion
  • traffic
  • pollution
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Benefits and drawback of hosting the Olympic games: Employment
increased employment e.g construction jobs however - jobs are short term
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Benefits and drawback of hosting the Olympic games: participation
increased participation in Balanced active healthy lifestyle +healthier +less expense to NHS +creates role models -people just want to watch it= couch athletes.
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Benefits and drawback of hosting the Olympic games: Nation building
+ good reputation +good status - high expectations - extreme natinalism
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The Olympics as a vehicle for Nation Building NCAPS
``` Nation building Cover up Appeases nation Political tool Shop window effect ```
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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports: Boarding
stayed on rugby school campus so more time spent on the sport
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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports: Space
lots of space for pitches and specialist facilities
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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports: funding
specialist coaches and equipment
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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports: Games Masters
ex-school boys, responsible for the games. act as role models so boys want to participate
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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports: Inter-House
value of school activities. created competitive element
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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports: Interschool
transport links improved and increases compertition
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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports: rules
specific rules to school so when leaving to uni rules had to be created which led to NGB's
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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports: Profession
careers as a result of uni means sports and rules taken abroad. e.g army traveling and teaching sports.
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Surviving ethnic sports FLORISTT
``` Local Occasional Religion Isolation Social Tradition Tourism ```
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Surviving ethnic sports Local
Unique to community. increases local pride
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Surviving ethnic sports Occasional
often annual. so maintains intrest
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Surviving ethnic sports Religious
Based around religious events.
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Surviving ethnic sports isolated
Maintains ethnic identity
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Surviving ethnic sports Social
Brings community together
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Surviving ethnic sports Traditinal
Keen to recreate the past
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Surviving ethnic sports Tourism
Brings in money to local area
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examples of Surviving ethnic sports
Ashborne football cheese rolling
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international Olympic comitte roles.
Organise summer and winter games commercialism insures there's no discrimination governs all other National Olympic commities
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British olympic association roles
Organise training camps bid for major events e.g London 2012 select team GB
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Explain WHAT the amateur approach to Sport in Britain was?
Gentlemen amateur ethos payment frowned upon by the upper class.
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Explain WHY the amateur approach was like this?
Intrinsic values such as enjoyment
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Explain WHERE the amateur approach to Sport in Britain was?
Based around Public schools and the values such as character building, fair play and leadership.
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Explain HOW the amateur approach to Sport in Britain was?
Poorly organised National Governing bodies - Often run by enthusiasts/volunteers.
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Explain WHAT the Professional approach to Sport in Britain was?
Sport is now run as a business and payment is common via National lottery funding.
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Explain WHY the Professional approach to Sport in Britain was like this?
Win ethic/focus on sporting excellence.
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Explain WHERE the Professional approach to Sport in Britain was?
Part of the golden triangle. Which meant it is linked heavily to sponsorship and media.
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Explain HOW the Professional approach to Sport in Britain was?
Improved organisation and administration of National Governing Bodies meant a focus on mass participation.
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Sport in USA: history characteristics
``` young nation- 250 years native Indians large population (multi-cultural) capitalist nation powerful ```
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Sport in USA: nature of sport in America. Shapes- window, comma, dream bubble, triangle, degrees, square, cap
win ethic- win at all costs commercialism-big business, teams run as franchise american dream- sport is a vehicle to go from rags to riches golden triangle- heavily linked to sponsorship and media high status sport in high school- high status of sport in uni/school big 4 sports dominate- baseball, american football, basketball, hockey capitalism- necessary to be successful-profit
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Sport England: memory method?
sPART EnG LAND
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sport England: sPART
increases participation to get people active.
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sport England: EnG
elderly and girls, are priority groups. e.g. This girl can
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sport England: LAND
protects community playing fields,
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UK sport: memory method
Elite
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UK sport: what does Elite stand for?
E- develops elite sport in UK L- distributes lottery funding to elite athletes via world class performance plan I- international events bidding- e.g. London 2012 T- talented athlete scholarship scheme - in full time education E- promotes ethical sport. 100% me- drug prevention
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English Institute Of Sport (EIOS) memory method
support and PLANS for elite athletes
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English Institute Of Sport (EIOS) what does PLANS stand for?
``` P- performance L- lifestyle advice A- analysis N- nutrition S- sports science support ```
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Australian rules football- origins when was it created?
1850's
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Australian rules football- origins who created it?
Tom Wills- who went to a rugby public school
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Australian rules football- origins why was it created?
winter training programme for cricketers
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Australian rules football- origins where was it practised?
cricket ovals
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Australian rules football- origins what was it?
combination or rugby and Aboriginals leaping game. AND rugby and Gaelic football- however tenuous link

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