|
> > Virtual Olympic Congress > Congress themes > Themes > 4. Olympism and Youth > Moving towards an active society
|
|
Background |
|
In many countries, there is a sharp decline in physical activity and an increased rate of obesity. Sports participation amongst young people is in decline, with a major droping out of sport during teenage-years.
|
| |
|
Focus of study |
| Sport and physical activity |
What are the reasons of the decline in physical activity and sport participation in young people? What measures can be addressed to reverse this trend?
What does physical activity mean to young people?
How can young people be encouraged to participate in sport and physical activity?
Does sporting competition amongst young people help them to resist the ills and temptations that are endemic in today’s society?
|
| Sport and education |
What role should sport play in the education system?
Which sporting values should be promoted within the education system?
Should the educational values of sport be right at the centre of the education system?
In educational terms, should participation be given greater importance than winning in sport? Why?
|
| The world of multimedia |
To what extent can the multimedia world influence the involvement of young people in sport?
Are sporting video games a means of encouraging young people to become more active? If so, how and why?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|