Olympic values education programme

History and geography
Ancient Greece and modern culture

Science and mathematics
Measurement, time and distance, technology




Language
Writing, reading, listening, discussing, poems, stories

Sport and physical education
Individual, team, adapted, cooperative, competitive, school, club, community





Fine arts, music and design
Pictures, posters, medals, torches, flags, sculpture, murals, music, dance

Ecology and nature Sustainability and environment




Olympic Values Education and your community

Olympic Values Education and your community

In many countries, sport and recreation centres help to create community cohesiveness and promote positive social values. This section looks at the concept of a “sport for hope” community centre, which can be used as an example to help young people describe or design a sport centre for their own community.

Sport for development and peace
“Sport plays a significant role as a promoter of social integration and economic development in different geographical, cultural and political contexts. Sport is a powerful tool to strengthen social ties and networks, and to promote ideals of peace, fraternity, solidarity, non-violence, tolerance and justice.”
United Nations
Defining sport
In a development context the definition of sport usually includes a broad and inclusive spectrum of activities suitable for people of all ages and abilities, with an emphasis on the positive values of sport. The United Nations defines sport as “all forms of physical activity that contribute to physical fitness, mental well-being and social interaction, such as play, recreation, organised or competitive sport, and indigenous sports and games.”