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The Olympic Games K: The background/history of the Olympic Games (vision of De Coubertin) U: Principles, aims and philosophy of modern Olympic movement (summer & winter games) A: Apply this topic to longer and shorter mark exam questions in line with and above your target grade. Give receive feedback on your answers. Independent work The role of the International Olympic Committee and British Olympic Association

OLYMPIC QUIZ What Olympic knowledge do you already have? Hold up the card with the answer you think is correct A,B or C! Olympic Flag A The five rings on the Olympic flag symbolise the five tribes who first competed in the ancient Olympic games B The five rings on the Olympic flag symbolise the five continents of the world C The five rings on the Olympic flag symbolise the five founding members of the International Olympic Committee The colours of each of the rings (including the white background) represent all of the colours shown on every country’s flag in the world. Answer B – The colours of each of the rings (including the white background) represent all of the colours shown on every country’s flag in the world.

Celebration of the Games A – The Olympic Games are held every 2 years B – The Olympic Games are held every 3 years C – The Olympic Games are held every 4 years Answer A – The Olympic Games are held in summer and winter formats two years apart

London A – London has hosted the Olympic Games once B – London Has hosted the Olympic Games twice C – London has hosted the Olympic Games three times Answer C – In 1908, 1948 and 2012

Olympic Motto The Olympic motto is; Citius Altius Fortius It means in Latin……………… A – Fortune favours the brave B – Be your best C – Faster stronger higher Answer C

Torch Relay The first ever torch relay from Olympia to the host city was in; A – Los Angeles 1932 B – Berlin 1936 C – London 1948 Answer B – Berlin 1936

First Modern Olympic Games The first modern Olympic Games were held in………….. A – 1896 B – 1900 C – 1904 Answer A – 1896 in Athens

Independent Work Produce half a side of A4 each on the International Olympic Committee, and the British Olympic Association. It must include The function of each organisation How are they funded? Who are the members? What do they do? Any additional information/pictures etc. This is to be handed in next week