JOC JOINS NATIONWIDE SUMMER PROGRAMME TO PROMOTE SPORT

The Jordan Olympic Committee has joined the nationwide ‘Basma’ programme, implemented by the Ministry of Education to encourage young people to embrace sport in to build character, develop life skills and promote positive behaviour.
The programme aligns with the JOC’s vision to make sport an essential part of every citizen’s life, spread sports culture, promote healthy lifestyles and instil Olympic values across all sections of society.
The committee’s participation includes a dedicated hour for sports activity within the programme, during which a series of activities based on the educational booklet for sports activities - prepared by the JOC - are implemented to introduce students to the importance of sport.
The programme includes an introduction to the JOC as the official umbrella for sport in the Kingdom, as well as highlighting the importance of sport in enhancing physical, mental health, encouraging students to adopt a healthy, active lifestyle, and developing physical fitness.
Furthermore, it also spreads Olympic values which are embodied in respect, excellence, and friendship, and their role in reinforcing positive behaviour.
The course also highlights the role of sport in character building, developing leadership qualities, enhancing self-confidence, raising productivity and contributing to sustainable development goals, alongside strengthening values of national belonging and loyalty to the Hashemite leadership.
The launch of Basma coincides with the start of the summer schools programme, which targets enrichment programmes in Arabic, English, Mathematics and purposeful cultural, awareness, educational activities, benefiting approximately 17,000 students across various directorates of education and military education.