Global sporting events Flashcards

1
Q

When where the modern Olympic games established ?

A

1896

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What was the philosophy of the modern Olympic games ?

A
  • bring different countries together

- provide healthy competition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the AIMS of the Olympics ? (4)

A
  • promote the development of PHYSICAL and MORAL qualities
  • spread the Olympic principles
  • bring together athletes
  • educate young people = build peace
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the 3 main VALUES of the Olympics ?

A
  • encourage effort
  • preserve human dignity
  • develop harmony
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the other values of the Olympics ?

A
  • friendship
  • inspiration
  • excellence
  • respect
  • courage
  • equality
  • determination
    FIERCED
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the role of the British Olympic Association (BOA) ?

A
  • talent identification
  • overlook training plans
  • promotes interests from NGBs
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ?

A
  • owns right of Olympics
  • administers Olympic movement
  • headquarters in Switzerland
  • selecting host cities
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the VALUES of the paralympics ? (4)

A
  • determination
  • courage
  • equality
  • inspiration
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Which Olympic games demonstrated political exploitation ?

A
  • Berlin 1936
  • Mexico City 1968
  • Munich 1972
  • Moscow 1980
  • Los Angeles 1984
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are the characteristics of Berlin 1936

A
  • political propaganda
  • Nazi Germany
  • Jesse Owens
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are the characteristics of Mexico City 1968

A
  • black power demonstration
  • Tommie Smith, John Carlos
  • 200m final
  • athletes told to leave because they bought politics to the games
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the characteristics of Munich 1972

A
  • Palestinian terrorism
  • 8 palestinian members entered olympic village
  • seized 11 Israeli athletes
  • request to release 234 Palestinian citizens
  • rescue attempt failed = hostages killed + 5 terrorists
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are the characteristics of Moscow 1980

A
  • USA boycott

- SU invaded Afghan = start of cold war

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the characteristics of Los Angeles 1984

A
  • SU boycott
  • boycott in response to 1980
  • accused USA of propaganda
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are the 4 impacts of the Olympics ?

A
  • sporting impacts
  • social impacts
  • economic impacts
  • political impacts
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are the positive SPORTING IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

A
  • more participation
  • upgraded sporting venues
  • participation in minority sports
  • increased funding
  • increased sponsorship
17
Q

What are the negative SPORTING IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

A
  • increased participation in short bursts
  • facilities not used after event
  • minority sports may suffer
  • deviance more likely to be highlighted in media
18
Q

What are the positive SOCIAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

A
  • more money into city = public transport
  • pride to hosting nation
  • improved use of sport facilities
  • infrastructure (Olympic Village)
19
Q

What are the negative SOCIAL IMPACTS of the Olympic games ?

A
  • some areas don’t get improved facilities

- local inhabitants may have to vacate

20
Q

What are the positive ECONOMIC IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

A
  • increased income
  • more jobs
  • increased tourism
  • commercial benefits (selling goods)
21
Q

What are the negative ECONOMIC IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

A
  • bidding can be expensive
  • hosting can cost more than gain
  • jobs aren’t permanent
22
Q

What are the positive POLITICAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

A
  • global event bring unity - political differences put aside
  • learn about different culture
  • successful hosting = gained credit
23
Q

What are the negative POLITICAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

A
  • something goes wrong - politicians have some responsibility and might look bad
  • if host nation does poorly this can reflect on country
  • negative environmental impact - decreased popularity
24
Q

Globalisation

A

Process involving sport as worldwide business- features brands, media coverage and freedom of movement for performers/officials/spectators.

25
Q

Propaganda

A

Communication that seeks to influence people towards certain cause, info given is bias towards certain beliefs.

26
Q

Apartheid

A

Racial segregation under system of legalisation. Existed in South Africa from 1948 to 1994.