For four days this summer a diverse body of students and faculty convenes in Olympia and at the state-of-the-art facilities of the International Olympic Academy. During plenary sessions and small-group discussions participants engage in experiential learning, conversation, and debate around key themes and topics introduced by the faculty on how sport shaped ancient models of knowledge, and how, in turn, the ancient athletic-knowledge complex, known as paideia, served as a model for modern universities and professional sports. Additionally, faculty-led sessions on the archaeological site and museum of Ancient Olympia, and the Museum of Olympic History, gives students a sense of vital connection to the embodied past.
Building upon the academic legacy of the Symposium on Sports, Society, and Culture co-organized by Harvard's CHS in Washington DC and in Greece and the IOA between 2012-2023, this program, led by faculty and sports professionals, offers a unique opportunity to explore the historical, social, and practical connections between sport and education across time. Learn more about the Sport and Education Program.
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