The most recent Olympic Games in Tokyo were highly controversial for going forward despite the pandemic and resistance from the local community. Many debates have been held on whether those Games were a success or a failure, and importantly, for whom? The games were certainly exceptional due to the pandemic, but on the other hand, they were similar to previous games in many ways, such as by exceeding the budget and involving human rights concerns that are rarely mentioned in the ‘official’ Olympic narratives.
In today's episode with Drs Mac Ross and Michael McDougall, we will have a critical conversation of the potential dark sides of the Olympics. We start off by reflecting a bit on skateboarding as a new Olympic sport and the management of meaning that takes place when new 'sports' are included. We then ask about the impact of the Olympics on local communities and whether the Games are doing more harm than good, especially for the worlds most vulnerable populations.
Dr Michael McDougall is an Assistant professor of psychology at Keystone College, specializing in culture, sport and organizations,
Dr Mac Ross is an Assistant professor of kinesiology at Western University in London, Ontario, where he teaches history, sociology and management of sport.
Running to Run - Prof. Emmanuelle Tulle (Pt 1) - Meaningful Sport Series
Physical Behavior and Its Association to Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes. Dr Annemarie Koster (Pt2)
Eating Disorders in Athletes: Physician´s Viewpoint and Insights. M.D. Dusty Narducci (Pt2) - Practitioner's Viewpoint Series
Skateboarding in the Olympics: David Meets Goliath? Drs Brian Glenney & Paul O'Connor (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series
Measurement of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity Among Kids and Youths with Autism. Dr Patrick Jachyra
Exercise Is not Medicine if It Is not Implemented into Healthcare System - Dr. Mary Kennedy (Pt1) - Practitioner's Viewpoint Series
Skateboarding in the Olympics: A Collision of Two Incompatible Physical Cultures? Drs Brian Glenney & Paul O'Connor (Pt1) - Meaningful Sport Series
Physical Activity Recommendations for Pregnant Women: What Were the Biggest Challenges? - Gabriela Mena (Pt2)
Exercise Prescription Can Do More Harm Than Good, if Physicians... MD Dusty Narducci (Pt1)
Growth Following Adversity: a Good Story to Tell? Dr Ross Wadey (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series
How Physical Behavior Affects Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes. Dr Annemarie Koster (Pt1)
Best Practices in Health and Activity Consulting - Dr. Amy Bantham (Pt2) - Practitioner's Viewpoint Series
Stories of Sports Injury - Dr Ross Wadey (Pt1) - Meaningful Sport Series
Increasing Infertility - What Role Physical Activity and BMI Are Playing? Gabriela Mena (Pt1)
Why are Physicians not Referring Patients to Fitness Clubs? - Dr. Amy Bantham and Liis Kukkonen (Pt1) - Practitioner's Viewpoint Series
Developing a Practical Philosophy for Flourishing Through Sport - Laurence Halsted (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series
Athletes Should Quit More and Amateurs Should Suck It Up. Dr Josephine Perry (Pt 2)
Blaming Patients for not Doing Enough Is a Waste of Time! Talking About Behavior Change - Dr. Matti Peura (Pt2)
Towards a more Compassionate World Through Sport: The True Athlete Project - Laurence Halsted (Pt1) - Meaningful Sport Series
How Can Children Feel Mastery in Physical Education? Dr Josephine Perry (Pt1)
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