Topic outline

  • The Next Olympic Sport

      Time: 4 weeks

      Level: 7-10

      Key Learning Areas: English, PE

      Skills required: 

    • Olympic Rings

      There are lots of sports that are not included in the International Olympics. If you were able to introduce a new sport, what would it be? Your task is to write a speech to convince the International Olympic Committee to include your new sport in the next Olympic Games.

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      Guiding questions:

      • What type of sports are currently included in the Olympics?

      • What is the current selection criterion for new sports to be included in the Olympic Games?

      • What makes the current sports successful at the Olympic Games?

      • What would be the rules and objectives of your new sport?

      • What type of athlete would be best suited to your sport?

      • What sport would your sport replace in the Games? Why?