Olympic Games

Question 1

Olympic movement

Answer 1

The philosophy of the Olympic Games

Question 2

Olympic charter

Answer 2

The rule book governing how the IOC and Olympic Games are run

Question 3

Philosophy

Answer 3

Values and beliefs behind an idea

Question 4

Principle

Answer 4

Benefits of ethics behind an idea

Question 5

Aim

Answer 5

An intention, purpose or objective

Question 6

Modern Olympics

Answer 6

Baron Pierre de coubertin had s vision of using sport to educate young people and increase internal understanding
Influenced by ancient Olympic Games
Amateurism.- early modern games were strictly amateur
Inspired by his visits to the English public schools who were obsessed with playing team games
He was also inspired by Dr William Penny Brooke’s who founded the Wenlock Olympian games in 1850

Question 7

Role of the IOC

Answer 7

Supervise the organisation of the sumner and winter games
Ensure that the commercialism of the games is managed and that the games are not exploited to the detriment of the games
Make decisions about future Olympic Games
Make decisions about any changes to the Olympic charter
Owns the rights to Olympic symbols such as flag and motto

Question 8

Commercialism of Olympic Games

Answer 8

Amateurism- no longer working to get rid of shamateurism
Inequality- some countries are better funded
Financial difficulty-
Ioc- accept the need for commercialism after Montreal
Sponsorship- companies becoming official sponsors for the Olympus

Question 9

Benefits to spite of hosting the Olympics

Answer 9

Increased funding for sport at the time
Increased participation at grass roots level- more elite performers
High profile for sport- goals for young people
Other facilities built
Paralympic Games should improve attitudes towards equality regarding disability sport

Question 10

Benefits to the country hosting

Answer 10

Increased participation due to role models, media coverage inspiring
Feel good factor
Improved infrastructure, transport system
Health,fitness and well being improved
Reduced discrimination due to high profile in Paralympics

Question 11

Benefits to local area of Olympics

Answer 11

Urban renewal, regeneration of area 
Employment opportunists
Reduction in crime rates
Social integration and co-operation
Housing for new residential co,Munich

Question 12

Drawbacks for hosting

Answer 12

Soaring costs and legacy of debt
Rising council tax bills for local people
Lack of long term job opportunities
A focus on elitism rather than participation
Emphasis on nationalism which could lead to discrimination

Question 13

How can the Olympic Games be nation building?

Answer 13

Status/ image- increased image of country
Hosting- puts them on the map
Shop window- the world sees the best of the nation
Example of hosting- tourism, economic
Political tool- reflects political success
Cover up- Beijing was an opportunity for China to cover up human rights problems