Pedagogical Values of Olympic Education

Journal Title: Studies in Sport Humanities - Year 2016, Vol 20, Issue

Abstract

Olympic education is currently perceived as one of the most eff ective forms of upbringing, which is why it should be included in modern pedagogy. It is important because of the values of Olympism and education through sport. When speaking of Olympic education, its origins and precursor should be studied as well. It is worth knowing that it was Pierre de Coubertin’s philosophical and pedagogical concept that played the key role in the development of Olympic education in the world. The values of Olympism, including equality, fraternity, collaboration, friendship, respect, solidarity and striving for excellence are now commonly accepted. The timeless and universal nature of those values, the generally accepted fair play rule that is important not only in sport, but also in everyday life, looking at sport through the prism of social and human values, as well as the common global recognition of the Olympic Games, all may contribute to Olympic education becoming a marvel of modern education.<br/><br/>

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Magdalena Mika

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  • EP ID EP397247
  • DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0012.6486
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Magdalena Mika (2016). Pedagogical Values of Olympic Education. Studies in Sport Humanities, 20(), 21-26. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-397247