This is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey and analysis of the diffusion, implementation and delivery of the important Olympic education programmes around the world. It includes national case studies of countries on every major continent, including the US, the UK, China, Japan, Australia, Brazil and Germany. The book explores key practical and conceptual issues, such as the incorporation of Olympic values in PE curricula, coach education programmes and the coaching of sports, and the structure and collaborative efforts of the governmental bodies, sport federations and Olympic institutions responsible for policy and implementation. This is important reading for all students, researchers and professionals with an interest in physical education, sport education, sports coaching, sport policy or Olympic studies. |