Critical evaluation of the changing historical role of the Olympic Games movement

Purpose of the Assessment • To demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of the Olympic Games movement, and the Global impacts and associated legacies of the Olympic Games Assessment Task You are required to provide a critical evaluation of the changing historical role of the Olympic Games movement, in the form of a 2000 word essay. In particular, you are to include: • An overview of the historical development of the Olympic Games movement, with reflection on the changing role of the games • A critical reflection of the global impacts of the Olympic Games movement, and the lasting legacy it leaves behind • A summary which demonstrates a considered understanding of the implications of development, impacts and legacy of the Games for businesses You are to choose 1 particular focus for your analysis of the above points. Choose from the following: a. Socio-cultural development, role, impacts and legacy b. Economic development, role, impacts and legacy c. Political development, role, impacts and legacy