Olympic oath
What Olympic oath means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Olympic oath
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Reference: AQA
A public commitment by athletes, officials and coaches to compete fairly, respect rules and reject doping.
A solemn promise made by athletes, officials, and coaches to respect the rules and compete without doping.
Topics that use Olympic oath
- Ethics in sport (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Amateurism
- Gamesmanship
- Over-conformity and under-conformity
- Sportsmanship
- Fair play and sanctions
- Norms and values in sport
- Performer behaviour and reputation
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