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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

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increased employment e.g construction jobs

however

  • jobs are short term
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Benefits and drawback of hosting the Olympic games:

participation

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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

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+ good reputation
+good status

  • high expectations
  • extreme natinalism
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The Olympics as a vehicle for Nation Building

NCAPS

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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

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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

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lots of space for pitches and specialist facilities

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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports:

funding

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specialist coaches and equipment

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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports:

Games Masters

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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

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value of school activities. created competitive element

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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports:

Interschool

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transport links improved and increases compertition

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role of English public schools on the development + organisation of sports:

rules

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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

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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

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Local
Occasional
Religion
Isolation
Social
Tradition
Tourism
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Surviving ethnic sports

Local

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Unique to community. increases local pride

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Surviving ethnic sports

Occasional

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often annual. so maintains intrest

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Surviving ethnic sports

Religious

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Based around religious events.

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Surviving ethnic sports

isolated

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Maintains ethnic identity

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Surviving ethnic sports

Social

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Brings community together

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Surviving ethnic sports

Traditinal

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Keen to recreate the past

44
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Surviving ethnic sports

Tourism

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Brings in money to local area

45
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examples of Surviving ethnic sports

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Ashborne football

cheese rolling

46
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international Olympic comitte roles.

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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

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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?

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Gentlemen amateur ethos payment frowned upon by the upper class.

49
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Explain WHY the amateur approach was like this?

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Intrinsic values such as enjoyment

50
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Explain WHERE the amateur approach to Sport in Britain was?

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Based around Public schools and the values such as character building, fair play and leadership.

51
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Explain HOW the amateur approach to Sport in Britain was?

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Poorly organised National Governing bodies - Often run by enthusiasts/volunteers.

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Explain WHAT the Professional approach to Sport in Britain was?

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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?

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Win ethic/focus on sporting excellence.

54
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Explain WHERE the Professional approach to Sport in Britain was?

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Part of the golden triangle. Which meant it is linked heavily to sponsorship and media.

55
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Explain HOW the Professional approach to Sport in Britain was?

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Improved organisation and administration of National Governing Bodies meant a focus on mass participation.

56
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Sport in USA:

history characteristics

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young nation- 250 years
native Indians
large population (multi-cultural)
capitalist nation
powerful
57
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Sport in USA:

nature of sport in America.
Shapes- window, comma, dream bubble, triangle, degrees, square, cap

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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?

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sPART EnG LAND

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sport England:

sPART

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increases participation to get people active.

60
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sport England:

EnG

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elderly and girls, are priority groups. e.g. This girl can

61
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sport England:

LAND

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protects community playing fields,

62
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UK sport:

memory method

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Elite

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UK sport:

what does Elite stand for?

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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

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support and PLANS for elite athletes

65
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English Institute Of Sport (EIOS)

what does PLANS stand for?

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P- performance
L- lifestyle advice
A- analysis
N- nutrition
S- sports science support
66
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Australian rules football- origins

when was it created?

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1850’s

67
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Australian rules football- origins

who created it?

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Tom Wills- who went to a rugby public school

68
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Australian rules football- origins

why was it created?

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winter training programme for cricketers

69
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Australian rules football- origins

where was it practised?

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cricket ovals

70
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Australian rules football- origins

what was it?

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combination or rugby and Aboriginals leaping game.
AND
rugby and Gaelic football- however tenuous link

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