SPTE 110 Chapter 17-18

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The Olympic Charter

"The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of humanity, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity."

How does the government use sport to promote Unity and Identity?

-Cities try to attract pro sport in order to increase their attractiveness. -Sport can unify strangers and provide topics of conversation. -Sport can promote collective identity through apparel. -Cities and countries hold special sporting events.

Role of U.S. Government in Sport

-Designates the USOC but does not provide its funding. -Intervenes to address scandals or social issues in sport (e.g., MLB steroid use and drug testing). -Helps regulate event security. -Protects citizens' rights -Promotes equal opportunity - Protects the public's financial interest

Benefits of Sport and Physical Activity

-Fun -Better health -Social integration -Moral development -Personal development -Cognitive development

Four perspectives on Politics and Sport

-How government uses sport to improve citizens' quality of life -How sport can reinforce the status quo -How nations sponsor international teams to promote patriotic pride -The politics of sport institutions

Potential Funding Sources for Sport Development Programs

-International groups (e.g., UNESCO, IOC) -Multinational corporations -Government groups -Social organizations (e.g., community centers, schools, recreation departments, faith-based organizations) -Charitable organizations

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

-Links research on physical activity and quality of life. -Sets recommendations for physical activity.

How is nationalism incorporated into sport?

-Patriotic symbols and colors at international competitions -National anthem played before games -Army-Navy college football game -Historic Olympic boycotts

How Sport Can contribute to peace building

-Security -Rebuilding of economies and traumatized populations -Political structure and open communication -Reconciliation in torn societies -Second International Forum of 2011

Physical activities that include development

-Strength training -Running and walking -Swimming -Pilates -Yoga

How is sport used to promote social values?

-U.S. view of sport as teaching mainstream values -Capitalism: competition, hard work, winners -Socialism: teamwork, fitness, friendship -Potential to integrate people from diverse backgrounds in areas of conflict

Youth Fitness

1950s: President's Council on ______________________

Physical Fitness and Sports

1961: President's Council on _____________________

safe haven that combines school and sport

Academic enrichment and sport programs are considered a ____________________

150

Adults get at least ______ minutes of weekly moderate-intensity activity

Arthur Ashe

Became the first, and is still the only, African-American male tennis player to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon. He is also the first African-American man to be ranked as the No. 1 tennis player in the world.

Billie Jean King

Became the top-ranked women's tennis player by 1967. In 1973, she formed the Women's Tennis Association and famously defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes."

The white house

Championship teams visit _________________.

YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, Up2Us

Examples of At-risk prevention programs

Social inequities

Government use sport to distract citizens from __________________.

Development possibilities in sport

Growing area that recognizes sport as social capital has opportunities to improve lives for social and personal development for all populations, especially disenfranchised

-Bringing sport to rural and underdeveloped communities -Aiding local economic development -Rehabilitating war victims -Helping prevent HIV/AIDS -Bringing hope and joy to refugee camps

IOC initiatives to achieve the goal of Olympic Charter

1

Kids get at least ____ hour(s) of daily aerobic activity

60

More than _______% of adults worldwide do not engage in sufficient physical activity

political organizations

National Sport brands and the NCAA operate as _______________________.

Curt Flood

Not all athletes who use the platform are successful or liked (e.g. _________________)

Muhammad Ali and Billie Jean King

Notable examples of champion athletes who uses their platform include __________________ and __________________

Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition (for people of all ages)

Now: President's Council on _______________________

successful

Politicians congratulate _______________ athletes

politicians

Some athletes become _____________ (e.g. Bill Bradley)

society

Sport can also change ________________ (Jesse Owens, Arthur Ashe)

safer, tolerant, peaceful

Sport can help us create a __________, more ______________, and more ________________ society

Politicians

Sport can promote ________________ (photo ops, athletes-turned-politicians)

Difficult times

Sport distracts from __________________ (Distraction = Passivity)

status quo

Sport helps maintain ___________________ (male, dominance, traditional values)

tolerance and friendship

Strong societies depend on ______________ and ______________ among disparate groups

Sport Systems

The Sport for Development and Peace International Working Group works with governments to develop ______________________.

WHO

The ________ emphasizes conditions and diseases that can be addressed through physical activity

Politics

The art and science of governing, influencing policy, or controlling a government

excellence, friendship, and respect

Three core values of the Olympic movement are _____________, ________________, and _______________.

True

True/False Despite negative connotations, politics are a dominant component of any culture

True

True/False Sport is used to rally citizens for a united cause in both developed and developing countries.

True

True/False Sport provides a safe place to face conflict in a structured environment.

False

True/False Stand-alone sport and physical activity programs are not considered to be skill-focused or foundational

Champion Athletes

________________ have a platform to promote change f they choose to use it.

Curt Flood

an American baseball player. He was a center fielder who played 15 seasons in the major leagues for the Cincinnati Redlegs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Washington Senators. Thought to be trying to destroy baseball because of reserve clause and everything with that. Got many death threats and was liked.

Muhammad Ali

an American former heavyweight champion boxer and one of the greatest sporting figures of the 20th century. ... Citing his religious beliefs, he refused military induction and was stripped of his heavyweight championship and banned from boxing for three years during the prime of his career.

Bill Bradley

an American politician and former professional basketball player. He served three terms as a Democratic U.S. Senator from New Jersey.

Jesse Owens

an American track-and-field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. His long jump world record stood for 25 years.

Benefits and Challenges of Sport in Adults

close relationships, self-challenge, less priority on physical activity

Benefits and Challenges of Sport in Children

fast development of skills, social interaction, rule following, self-concept

Benefits and Challenges of Sport in Older Adults

social and health reasons for participation

academic skills

sport is used as a vehicle to develop _________________

Benefits and Challenges of Sport in Youth

transitions, critical time for dropouts


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