EXAMINING THE OLYMPIC EDUCATION'S LEGACY ON THE TEACHER COMMUNITY: A CASE STUDY OF THE TRANSFORMA PROGRAM

Hosting the Olympic Games may result in learning skills and add educational value for the host region. Based on the legacy framework proposed by Koenigstorfer et al., the current study examines the Olympic legacy on personal experiences, training/information, networking, and skill development of teachers. The case study was conducted in the context of Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and data were collected among teachers who attended the Transforma Program, through an online questionnaire (n = 617). The results of a structural equation model indicate that the Olympic legacy measured through four factors contributed positively to the educational development of teachers as well as to their Olympic knowledge. This study reveals the importance of Olympic education, arguing that when Olympism is embedded into educational practices, positive consequences can occur and contribute to positive education legacy.