Olympic Sports Day

Subject: Physical and Health Education

Type: Learning Activity

Grade: 2-6

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Lesson description

This is your chance to experience your own Olympic Games with family and friends at home, or with students in a school. Catch the excitement of the Olympic Games by hosting an Olympic Sports Day and turn your next summer adventure into a true Olympic celebration!

Lesson instructions

1. Download the Olympic Sports Day package.
2. Provide each participant with a “My Personal Best” tracker (available in the package)
3. Present each participant with a Participation Certificate signed by the Tokyo 2020 Chef de Mission Marnie McBean

Special features

The Olympic Sport Day resources includes 14 different challenges, based on the Summer Olympic Games program, to be able to create a friendly competition that is suitable for all ages.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate self-confidence in themselves and support for others,
2. Build resilience through overcoming challenges,
3. Achieve goals, adapt positively to change and see setbacks as opportunities to learn.