Concept of the International Year of Sport and Physical Education 2005

This concept document was produced by the United Nations Office for the International Year of Sport and Physical Education. It briefly outlines the potential of sport in four key areas: education, health, development and peace, as well as sport’s potential contribution to the achievement of global development plans such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It includes the objectives and the expected outcomes of the International Year of Sport and Physical Education, and provides background resources on the issue.

[Abstract adapted from the concept document]