Citius, Altius, Fortius : Olympic Education as an authentic learning experience

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Abstract

In a few weeks the world's attention, and certainly the interest of most Australians will turn to the 2012 London Olympics" the paramount sports events on Earth. All media will be highlighting the world's 'faster, higher and stronger' athletes and parathletes. It will be quite impossible to escape from the powerful stories and images that will abound over our TV shows, the internet, and newspapers. The prowess of athletes from all nations, and even their failures, make fascinating dramas that rouse the curiosity of people from all sorts of backgrounds and ages.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages3
Journal21st Century Learning
Volume41077
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Keywords

  • schools
  • physical education and training
  • Olympics

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