Introduction to the Potential Benefits/Drawbacks of Hosting a Major Sporting Event Worksheet

Cambridge National Level ½ Sport Studies. RO51 – Contemporary Issues in Sport. LO3: Understand the importance of hosting major sporting events. The potential benefits and drawbacks of cities/countries hosting major sporting events worksheet.

Introduction to the topic of benefits/drawbacks of hosting major sporting events. Task - Students watch 2 video clips (links provided) about major sporting events. Students answer questions e.g. 6) How much was overspent at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games?

Extension - Students select a major sporting event of their choice to complete research about. Students find out the answers to a set of questions concerning their event e.g. Considering the most recent event, how many jobs were estimated to be created?