What is Olympism?

Olympism"Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles."(Olympic Charter, Fundamental Principles, paragraph 1)

The three core values of the Olympic Movement, which inspire us on individual and organisational levels, are:

Excellence: This value stands for giving one’s best, on the field of play or in the professional arena. It is not only about winning, but also about participating, making
progress against personal goals, striving to be and to do our best in our daily lives and
benefiting from the healthy combination of a strong body, mind and will.

Friendship: This value encourages us to consider sport as a tool for mutual understanding among individuals and people from all over the world. The Olympic Games inspire humanity to overcome political, economic, gender, racial or religious differences and forge friendships in spite of those differences. l Respect: This value incorporates respect for oneself, one’s body, for others, for the rules and regulations, for sport and the environment. Related to sport, respect stands
for fair play and for the fight against doping and any other unethical behaviour.

The principles of Olympism, described below, amplify the Olympic values and allow them to be
expressed in a way that drives far-reaching social change.
- Non-Discrimination. The Olympic Movement strives to ensure that sport is practised without any form of discrimination whatsoever.
- Sustainability. The Olympic Movement organises and delivers programmes in a way that promotes sustainable economic, social and environmental development.
- Humanism. The Olympic Movement’s activities place human beings at the centre of its attention, ensuring that the practice of sport remains a human right.
- Universality. Sport belongs to everyone. In all its decisions and actions, the Olympic Movement takes into account the universal impact sport can have on individuals and society.
- Solidarity. The Olympic Movement is committed to developing programmes that, together, create a meaningful and comprehensive social response to issues within its sphere of influence.
- Alliance between sport, education and culture. The Olympic Movement is committed to promoting the spirit of Olympism, which emerges at the convergence of sport, culture and education.

A Sports Person I Knew....

Former record holder in 100m. Mr. C. Kunalan taught six years in a primary school and 13 years in a Dunearn Secondary Technical School before joining the Institute of Education in 1980.Mr. Kunalan participated in Athletics at the 1964 and 1968 Olympic Games. His current research interest is in the areas of coaching and exercise science"After each and every race, I used to have a feeling. And that feeling I had reflected exactly my performance for that race. I might feel disappointed because the race was not run as well as how i though it should, or I felt good because I was able to run the race well"
Mr K has been an inspiring figure in my pursuit of athletic excellence. His determination and perseverance remain a positive influence in me in trying to do well in running.

Reflections about PE Assessment Module

• It is very interesting
• It allows me opportunity to learn how to access my friend's skills
• I learn how to design task which i have not done it before