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A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 3 - Global sporting events

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These flashcards outline the origins and philosophy of the Modern Olympic Games, first established in 1896. They explain the Games’ core aims—to promote physical and moral development, unite athletes worldwide, spread Olympic values, and educate young people to foster peace through healthy international competition.

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When where the modern Olympic games established ?

1896

What was the philosophy of the modern Olympic games ?

  • bring different countries together

- provide healthy competition

What are the AIMS of the Olympics ? (4)

  • promote the development of PHYSICAL and MORAL qualities

  • spread the Olympic principles

  • bring together athletes...

What are the 3 main VALUES of the Olympics ?

  • encourage effort

  • preserve human dignity

  • develop harmony

What are the other values of the Olympics ?

FIERCED

  • friendship

  • inspiration

  • excellence

  • respect

  • courage

  • equality

What is the role of the British Olympic Association (BOA) ?

  • talent identification

  • overlook training plans

  • promotes interests from NGBs

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A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 3 - Global sporting events
TermDefinition

When where the modern Olympic games established ?

1896

What was the philosophy of the modern Olympic games ?

  • bring different countries together

- provide healthy competition

What are the AIMS of the Olympics ? (4)

  • promote the development of PHYSICAL and MORAL qualities

  • spread the Olympic principles

  • bring together athletes

  • educate young people = build peace

What are the 3 main VALUES of the Olympics ?

  • encourage effort

  • preserve human dignity

  • develop harmony

What are the other values of the Olympics ?

FIERCED

  • friendship

  • inspiration

  • excellence

  • respect

  • courage

  • equality

  • determination

What is the role of the British Olympic Association (BOA) ?

  • talent identification

  • overlook training plans

  • promotes interests from NGBs

What is the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ?

  • owns right of Olympics

  • administers Olympic movement

  • headquarters in Switzerland

  • selecting host cities (both summer and winter)

What are the VALUES of the paralympics ? (4)


  • determination

  • courage

  • equality

  • inspiration

Which Olympic games demonstrated political exploitation ?

  • Berlin 1936

  • Mexico City 1968

  • Munich 1972

  • Moscow 1980

  • Los Angeles 1984

What are the characteristics of Berlin 1936


  • political propaganda

  • Nazi Germany

  • Jesse Owens

  • Lutz Lang

What are the characteristics of Mexico City 1968

  • black power demonstration

  • Tommie Smith, John Carlos

  • 200m final

  • right-hand = power

  • left-hand = unity

  • athletes told to leave because they bought politics to the games

What are the characteristics of Munich 1972

  • Palestinian terrorism

  • 8 palestinian members entered olympic village

  • seized 11 Israeli athletes

  • request to release 234 Palestinian citizens

  • rescue attempt failed = hostages killed + 5 terrorists

What are the characteristics of Moscow 1980

  • USA boycott

  • SU invaded Afghan = start of cold war

  • UK and USA gave SU troops 1 month to withdraw

  • those against said it brought politics into the olympics

  • others said pps had duty to stand up for freedom

What are the characteristics of Los Angeles 1984


  • SU boycott

  • 14 nations boycott in response to 1980

  • SU blamed commercialisation and lack of security

  • accused USA of propaganda

What are the 4 impacts of the Olympics ?

  • sporting impacts

  • social impacts

  • economic impacts

  • political impacts

What are the positive SPORTING IMPACTS of the Olympics ?


  • more participation

  • upgraded sporting venues

  • participation in minority sports

  • increased funding

  • increased sponsorship

What are the negative SPORTING IMPACTS of the Olympics ?


  • increased participation in short bursts

  • facilities not used after event

  • minority sports may suffer

  • deviance more likely to be highlighted in media

What are the positive SOCIAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

  • more money into city = public transport

  • pride to hosting nation

  • improved use of sport facilities

  • infrastructure (Olympic Village)


What are the negative SOCIAL IMPACTS of the Olympic games ?


  • some areas don’t get improved facilities

- local inhabitants may have to vacate

What are the positive ECONOMIC IMPACTS of the Olympics ?


  • increased income

  • more jobs

  • increased tourism

  • commercial benefits (selling goods)

What are the negative ECONOMIC IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

  • bidding can be expensive

  • hosting can cost more than gain

  • jobs aren’t permanent

What are the positive POLITICAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

  • staging global event can bring unity - political differences put aside

  • learn about different culture

  • successful hosting = gained credit

What are the negative POLITICAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

  • something goes wrong - politicians have some responsibility and might look bad

  • if host nation does poorly this can reflect on country

  • negative environmental impact - decreased popularity

  • protests can be embarrassing