HLST and the Olympic and Paralympic Games
London's hosting of the 30th Olympiad in 2012 provides an opportunity to raise the profile of the subjects in our Network.
Our courses provide the professional skills, knowledge and understanding which are essential for success in such a multifaceted and complex event. Below are examples of how our subject areas will contribute to the Olympics and Paralympics:
- Sciences that underpin the preparation of elite athletes for world class performance;
- the coaching and sports management capacity required to support growing participation in sport;
- the provision of facilities and opportunities for active leisure; understanding the needs of tourists;
- travel and tourism management skills essential for the provision of successful events;
- high quality hospitality facilities and services;
- our close working relationships with industry and employers and
- our well established multicultural awareness and international outlook.
We can therefore rightly claim to be the subjects for the Olympics and Paralympics!
Spotlight On
- Event: An Olympic Legacy for all? London 2012 and Social Exclusion
The Olympics SIG and Surrey Tourism Research Centre will be co-hosting an event on Monday 23rd of January 2012. View Event Information. - Presentations Available from Podium Conference
Presentations from the recent Podium conference Countdown to the Games, including Clive Robertson's presentation on '2012 Learning Legacies', are now available to download. - Olympic Special Interest Group Meeting
The most recent SIG meeting took place on 2nd March 2011 and featured presentations from Professor Ian G. Campbell (Pro-Vice Chancellor, Brunel University), Professor Celia Brackenridge (Chair, ICSEMIS 2012 Organising Committee) and Dr Vassil Girginov (Executive Editor, The Routledge 2012 Olympic Special Issue).
