A study of methods for promotion of Olympic and Paralympic Education in Japan:

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to clarify methods for promotion of Olympic and Paralympic Education (OPE) from the viewpoint of teacher who was in charge of OPE that invited athletes as guest lecturer to school. 2 categories of difficulty in implementing OPE were recognized: “Trouble with administrative procedures” and “Preparation for good practice”. The effect of OPE was divided into 5 categories: “Improvement of interest”, “Improvement of moral values”, “Impact on life-style”, “Acquisition of knowledge” and “Acquisition of skills”. With regard to problems related to continuous implementation of OPE, 5 categories were recognized: “Preparation for effective practice”, “Early planning”, “Budgeting”, “Establishment of teacher in charge” and “Removing the teacher’s sense of resistance”. To address these actual issues, it was suggested that formulation of a system for cooperation between faculty members and lecturers, and for developing effective teaching methods would be useful. However, as this research was based on a survey conducted on teacher who practiced OPE. It will be necessary to expand the survey to students who have received OPE, and to education committees that can connect teachers in charge of OPE and lecturers with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who have acted as lecturers. From these perspectives, it will be necessary to consider how OPE can be promoted.