Kin-history of sport (1) Flashcards
how were Olympics a positive model
-promoted friendly relationship, peace, and solidary
- Olympic truce (7 days before and after- refrain from acts of war)
What’s the #1 activity to slow down aging
Dancing
When did the first recorded Olympic Games take place
In Athens 776 BCE
When did the modern Olympic revival occur
Not until 1896
What is the difference between Paralympic and special olympics
Main difference in the philosophy.
Special olympics- power of sport to help those who participate full fill their potential.
Paralympics- Competitive.
Must fulfill a certain standard
. Elite performance.
what is IOC
International Olympic committee
what is Title 9
-section of the U.S educational legislation
-equal opportunity legislation passed in 1972
-prohibited gender discrimination in any schools
- allowed girls to have same physical education and sport opportunities( paved the way for more scholarships)
change after Title 9
before 1972
what sport does men and woman get compensated equally
tennis
what is the Rooney rule?
- NFL rule to promote diversity
-aim to increase number of minorities hired in head coach/manager position - promising candidates to have the opportunity to prove themselves
2022- must interview 2 woman/person of colour and required to employ one
early history of sport- pre-agriculture societies
-had to be physically active to stay alive
-survival meant little opportunity for leisure time
early history of sport- ancient Greece
- first civilization to peruse physical activity for physical and mental benefits
- athletic events had religious importance
-ancient Greeks believed that God bestowed powers to athletes
-winners- offered thanks to Gods
early history of sport- renaissance
- athleticism became a social idea
IOC- international Olympic committee
- international Olympic committee
defining gender rules in sport
(IOC vs NCAA guidelines)
IOC- whatever gender you identify as
NCAA- must transition before 12
NCAA- monitor hormonal levels
-fall under federation guidelines for sport, if no federation follow IOC
history of gender rules-
IAAF - International Association of Athletics Federation
questions “what defines a man and woman in sport”
-physical exam
-chromosome testing
-testosterone testing
COC- CANADIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
- Founding partner of Canadian sport centers
- support elite athletes
difference between professional, semi professional and amateur?
Professional- paid to compete in sport
Amateur- personal enjoyment, not paid, rely on government funding
Semi-professional- blend of professional and amateur
CS4L- Canadian sport for life
promotes physical activity based on developmental age rather than chronological age
F.A.C.E fueling athlete coaching excellence
provide funding for training, travel, coach education for athletes
Own the Podium
- not for profit
-additional finances and programing to help high skilled athletes succeed
-largest funding for Canadian armature athletes