Olympic values education programme

These methods are supported by the following
Principles of Learning:

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  Learning is an active not a passive activity. The more fully the learners are engaged, the more effective and enjoyable will be the learning experience.
  
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  There are different ways of supporting learning. Learning activities include speaking and listening, play, writing activities, discussion and debate, creative activities—such as art, drama and music— and physical movement through activities like sport, dance and physical education. This Manual includes activities that enable a variety of different approaches to learning.
  
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  Learning is both an individual and a collaborative activity. Some people work best independently. However, people also need to work together in order to learn and practise cooperation. For that reason, the Manual includes many activities that are designed to get people working together.
  

Stimulating the imagination of learners is another educational method used in the Fundamentals Manual. All athletes are aware of the power of the imagination in helping them to accomplish a goal. Positive and creative use of the imagination can also help young people to develop new attitudes, new ways of thinking about themselves and others, and to explore different ways of behaving.

Introduction


The flag of the United Kingdom is raised during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games

Summary overview

Section 1 explains the purpose of the Manual, introduces the values of the Olympic Movement, and provides suggestions for implementation of the OVEP programme by educators, administrators, youth sport leaders and other members of the Olympic Family.