Boardworks Ltd 2012 1 of 9 Role Models and the Olympic Games
Slide 2 Boardworks Ltd 2012 2 of 9 Learning objectives What is a
role model? What attributes should a positive role model have? What
kind of role models have the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games provided for young people? What legacy will the London 2012
Games leave? Teachers notes included in the Notes PageFlash
activity. These activities are not editable. Icons key: For more
detailed instructions, see the Getting Started presentation Slide 3
Boardworks Ltd 2012 3 of 9 In groups, discuss your answers to the
following questions: Role models What is a role model? What
attributes do you think a good role model should have? Are
celebrities examples of good role models? Have the 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Games left a legacy of inspiration? Does our society
offer enough positive role models to girls and also members of
vulnerable groups? Slide 4 Boardworks Ltd 2012 4 of 9 Role model
attributes Slide 5 Boardworks Ltd 2012 5 of 9 Positive or negative?
Slide 6 Boardworks Ltd 2012 6 of 9 Role model case studies Slide 7
Boardworks Ltd 2012 7 of 9 Female athletes have shown clearly that
a strong female role model is rarely size zero and must spend hours
each week in training, in common with male athletes. Disabled
athletes have celebrated their presence in the Paralympics by
proving that disability is not a barrier to participation in sport.
Messages from the Olympic games The Olympic and Paralympic Games
have led the media to present many stories of inspiration and hope.
Slide 8 Boardworks Ltd 2012 8 of 9 Messages from the Olympic games
This year, athletes from countries that have historically shied
away from major participation have taken part, raising awareness of
some smaller countries. Athletes from differing cultural and
religious backgrounds have participated harmoniously. Can you think
of any specific examples from the 2012 Olympics of different
cultures coming together? Slide 9 Boardworks Ltd 2012 9 of 9
Opinions activity
