Chapter 17 Development Through Sport

Chapter Outline Benefits of Sport and Physical Activity Benefits of Sport at Various Ages Education–Development Programs for Children and Youth International Outreach Through Sport (continued)

Chapter Outline (continued) Peace Initiatives Through Sport Potential Funding Sources for Sport Development Programs Chapter Summary

Developmental Possibilities for Sport Not development in traditional sense (athlete development, economic development). Growing area that recognizes sport as social capital has opportunities to improve lives for social and personal development for all populations, especially disenfranchised. Body of research, programming growing.

Benefits of Sport and Physical Activity Recall chapter 1 discussion: Fun Better health Social integration Moral development Personal development Cognitive development

Benefits and Challenges of Sport at Different Ages Childhood (birth through elementary school): Most rapid development; learn basics of skills, social interaction, rules Youth (middle and high school): Transitions of many kinds; critical time for dropouts Adults: Form close relationships, challenge self; physical activity priority can slip Older adults: Social; body in decline

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) At-risk prevention programs (e.g., YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, Up2Us) Academic enrichment and sport programs (safe haven, combining school and sport) Academic development and sport (sport as vehicle to develop academic skills)

International Outreach Through Sport Conditions 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?

The IOC and Physical Activity Sport 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 Responsibility The 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 goal Sport to rural and underdeveloped communities, local economic development, rehabilitation of war victims, HIV/AIDS prevention, joy to refugee camps

Peace Initiatives Through Sport Sport 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 place.

How Sport Can Contribute to Peace Building Security Rebuilding economies Rebuilding traumatized populations Political structure Communication Reconciling torn societies

Discussion 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 community.

Potential Funding Sources for Sport Development Programs International groups (UNESCO, IOC) Multinational corporations Government groups Social organizations and institutions (schools, community centers, recreation departments, faith-based organizations) Charitable organizations

Discussion 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?