PAPER 3 - Global sporting events Flashcards
When + where were the modern Olympic games established ?
Athens,1896
4 factors influencing creation of modern olympic games
Pierre de Coubertin
Robert Dover Games
Much Wenlock Games
Ancient Olympic Games
What are the AIMS of the Olympics ? (5)
-develop physical and moral qualities
- unite athletes
- educate young people
- develop equality, peace + respect
- teach sportmanship
What are the values of the Olympics ?
(FIERCED)
- friendship
- inspiration
- excellence
- respect
- courage
- equality
- determination
What is the role of the British Olympic Association (BOA) ?
- talent ID
- overlook training plans
- promote interest from NGBs
What is the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ?
- administer Olympic movt.
- selecting host cities
What are the VALUES of the paralympics ? (4)
- determination
- inspiration
-courage
-equality
Name the 5 Olympic games that demonstrated political exploitation ?
- Berlin 1936
- Mexico City 1968
- Munich 1972
- Moscow 1980
- Los Angeles 1984
What are the characteristics of Berlin 1936
- Third Reich Ideology
- Hitler used propaganda to promote Aryan as superior race
- Showed efficiency of Germany under Nazi control
What are the characteristics of Mexico City 1968
- BP demonstration
- T.Smith, J.Carlos
- 200m final
- RH = power
- LH = unity
- athletes told to leave for bringing politics to the game
What are the characteristics of Munich 1972
- Palestinian terrorism
- seized 11 Israeli athletes
- request to release 234 Palestinian citizens in Israel
- rescue attempt by Germans failed = all hostages + 5 terrorists killed
What are the characteristics of Moscow 1980
- SU invaded Afghan in 1979 = 10-year cold war
- USA boycott w/british athletes
- 4000 athletes total
What are the characteristics of Los Angeles 1984
- 14 SU nations boycott in response to 1980, and refuse to participate
- SU blamed commercialisation + lack of security measures
What are the 4 impacts of the Olympics ?
- sporting impacts
- social impacts
- economic impacts
- political impacts
positive SPORTING IMPACTS of the Olympics ?
- increased focus on minority sports
- increased funding + sponsorship
- increased participation through elite role models
What are the negative SPORTING IMPACTS of the Olympics ?
- wasted facilities after event
- minority sports may suffer from disproportionate funding
What are the positive SOCIAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?
- Improved sports facilities by local community
- Improves transport systems
negative SOCIAL IMPACTS of the Olympic games
- investment given to event rather than LT local issues
- local prices may increase
- benefits may not be felt by locals
What are the positive ECONOMIC IMPACTS of the Olympics ?
- increased income to host country
- more jobs created
- improved infrastructure
What are the negative ECONOMIC IMPACTS of the Olympics ?
- increased taxes to local people
- jobs created are temp.
- debt/financial strain
Positive POLITICAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?
- unity + sense of purpose = nation building
- employment opportunities = gov. popularity
What are the negative POLITICAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?
- protests look bad on country
- poor host performance = low nat. self esteem
