He stressed the need to involve youth to be particularly vital during this time "when 22 million children under the age of five and one in 10 school children worldwide [are] overweight, with physical activity and physical education declining in schools" ("Inspired by the 2012" 2007, p. NA). "Our [London's] challenge is to build a relationship with millions of young people over the next five years, not just in the summer of sport in 2012, and connect them with the meaning of sport and the Games like never before," (Ibid.) Coe stresses. The following figures (1 and 2) denote London's location.
Figure 1: London from a Global Perspective (Map of London 2007)
Figure 2: London (Map of London 2007)
Rational for the Research
Competition... This researcher purports that competition contributes to almost every part of individual's personal and professional life. In a figurative sense, this study competes to prove itself to be invaluable. As this study relates relevant information/data from past, along with current considerations related to future Olympics, concerns regarding the impact of Olympic Games are brought into present focus. Consequently, this study "wins" in its stance that in time, this study effort will prove to be a vital, viable contribution to the field of research regarding cities which host the Olympics. This researcher utilizes the following research questions to host this study and acclimatize its focus.
Research Questions
What criteria currently describe the status of East London?
What components contributed to the success of previous games, such as those hosted in Los Angeles during 1984, Barcelona in 1992, Sydney during 2000, and Athens during 2004?
What contemporary components contributed to London being chosen to host the 2012 Olympic Games?
How could the development of social interactions, traditions, community values and interests of local residents potentially impact London?
How might some present potential considerations including increased visitation; destination image enhancement; reduce seasonality; and economic transactions impact London?
Through answers secured from the research questions, along with data/information related in interviews this researcher conducts, the following hypothesis is validated:
Hypothesis
When London invests positive planning pursuits into its position as host for the 2012 Olympic Games, prior to, during and after the immense event, then the impact will consequently return figurative and literal immediate, short-term and long-range profits to London's citizens.
This study also proves feasible, this researcher attests, despite the fact some critical considerations cannot be confirmed until the Olympic Games transpire, a myriad of applicable, pertinent information exists. A number of practical considerations considered regarding the feasibility of this research project include:
The time element, which this researcher estimates, required six months.
Potential ethical constraints that may need consideration may involve confirming credible of individuals participating in interview with this researcher, as well as, ensuring accuracy when transcribing information from interviews.
Obtaining necessary cooperation from interviewees to ensure this project reaches its successful conclusion constitutes another component this researcher assesses.
Determining how significant the costs related to conducting the necessary research added up.
Aim and Objectives
Aim
This study "aims" to examine the potential impact of the London 2012 Olympic Games, related to the regeneration of East London.
Before society in Britain can offer genuine hope to change the culture of its country, David Cameron, the Conservative leader, stresses, society first has to change the culture of its politics, to end the state's perceived monopoly over social progress" ("Cameron Tells Parents and" 2007, p. NA). According to this newspaper account, yobbish behaviour in is currently growing in Britain. "Government can't make all the difference on its own," Cameron argues. He notes major social problems exist in Britan and contends that what the government is doing is not, nor can it cure concerns. What it is doing is "...not working" ("Cameron Tells Parents and" 2007, p. NA).
Tony McNulty, Home Office minister, albeit, does not perceive the problems in society to be as critical...
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The effectiveness of promotional strategies is highly dependent on their ability to resonate and be relevant to the target audiences over time (Reference). This is the basis of the research being undertaken; to determine which promotional tools and strategies are the most effective in attracting, training and retaining the most talented and motivated volunteers for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The following are the aims and objectives of this analysis.
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