Lecture 17Current LectureChapter 17: Development Through SportDevelopmental Possibilities for SportNot development in traditional sense (we are talking about athlete development, economic development).HolisticallyGrowing area that recognizes sport as social capital has opportunities to improve lives for social and personal development for all populations, especially disenfranchised (discounted, left out, forgotten)Body of research, programming growing.Benefits of Sport and Physical ActivityRecall chapter 1 discussion:FunBetter healthSocial integrationMoral developmentPersonal developmentCognitive developmentBenefits and Challenges of Sport as Different AgesChildhood (birth through elementary school): Most rapid development; learn basics of skills, social interaction, rulesYouth (middle and high school; 12-18): Transitions of many kinds; critical time for dropoutsDrop out because little self-confidence, realize lack skill, find out you don’t like it as much as you thoughtAdults: Form close relationships, challenge self; physical activity priority can slipOlder adults: Social; body in declineDiscussion: How has your physical activity involvement changed over the years?Ask an older adult in your life how personal physical activity involvement has changed over the years.Types of Education: Development Programs for Children and YouthStand-alone sport and physical activity programs (skill-focused, foundational)About the sport itselfAt-risk prevention programs (e.g., YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, Up2Us)Sports programs to try to help at risk youth. At risk from safety, health, dropping out of school, etc. about using sport as part of a bigger program to help them. Sport is not the primary focus.Academic enrichment and sport programs (safe haven, combining school and sport)Primary focus is educational, not sport but sport is involved in the program.Academic development and sport (sport as vehicle to develop academic skills)Sport and academics are apart of the program. But the academic aspect uses sport and sport statistics to interest the youth in learning math, using sport as a way to learn academic skills. Reading a story about a young athlete to help with reading comprehension. Using sport to teach the academic skill.International Outreach Through SportConditions and diseases that can be addressed through physical activity now an emphasis by World Health Organization.Worldwide, more than 60% of adults don’t engage in sufficient levels of activity.Discussion: Which groups are most vulnerable?3rd world countries because lack of nutrition, People who are not in safe environmentsThe IOC and Physical ActivitySport can lead to a safer, more tolerant, and peaceful society.Three core values of the Olympic Movement are excellence, friendship, respect.Discussion: How do each of these core values relate to developmental (i.e., not athletic performance) goals?Olympic Charter and Social ResponsibilityThe goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of humanity, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity.IOC initiatives toward achieving this goalSport to rural and underdeveloped communities, local economic development, rehabilitation of war victims, HIV/AIDS prevention, joy to refugee campsPeace Initiatives Through SportSport for Development and Peace International Working Group (SDP IWG) was created in 2004 to work with governments as they develop their sport systems.Tolerance and friendship toward disparate groups essential to strong civic societies.Sport is a safe place to face conflict in structured environment, with rules in placeHow Sport Can Contribute to Peace BuildingSecurityPlayed in safe areasRebuilding economiesRebuilding traumatized populationsPolitical structureCommunicationReconciling torn societiesDiscussion: What examples have you seen or read about that show sport being used for expanding peace?Think about movies, articles, books, and even events in your own communityPotential Funding Sources of Sport Development ProgramsInternational groups (UNESCO, IOC)Multinational corporationsGovernment groupsSocial organizations and institutions (schools, community centers, recreation departments, faith-based organizations)Charitable organizationsDiscussion: What percentage of funding in sport do you think should be used for purposes of development? Why?Who should be responsible for reaching this goal?What message should be sent to reach this goal, and how should it be delivered?Spte 110 1st EditionLecture 17Current LectureChapter 17: Development Through Sport Developmental Possibilities for Sport- Not development in traditional sense (we are talking about athlete development, economic development).o Holistically - Growing area that recognizes sport as social capital has opportunities to improve lives for social and personal development for all populations, especially disenfranchised (discounted, left out, forgotten) - Body of research, programming growing. Benefits of Sport and Physical Activity- Recall chapter 1 discussion:o Funo Better healtho Social integrationo Moral developmento Personal developmento Cognitive developmentBenefits and Challenges of Sport as Different Ages- Childhood (birth through elementary school): Most rapid development; learn basics of skills, social interaction, rules- Youth (middle and high school; 12-18): Transitions of many kinds; critical time for dropoutso Drop out because little self-confidence, realize lack skill, find out you don’t like it as much as you thought - Adults: Form close relationships, challenge self; physical activity priority can slip- Older adults: Social; body in declineThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Discussion: How has your physical activity involvement changed over the years? Ask an older adult in your life how personal physical activity involvement has changed over the years. Types of Education: Development Programs for Children and Youth- Stand-alone sport and physical activity programs (skill-focused, foundational)o About the sport itself- At-risk prevention programs (e.g., YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, Up2Us)o Sports programs to try to help at risk youth. At risk from safety, health, dropping out of school, etc. about using sport as part of a bigger program to help them. Sport is not the primary