The Eric Liddell Community has made an interactive course available for adults to learn about Eric, his life, work and achievements.
The course has been developed by The University of Edinburgh and Woodgate Consulting and will explain how sport was used by the athlete as a force for good. There is an interactive timeline available to provide a chronological history of key moments in his life.
Patron of the charity, Alexander McCall Smith used a recent parliamentary reception hosted by Daniel Johnson MSP to launch The Eric Liddell 100 – which will also be made available to pupils at Castlebrae High School next month.
John MacMillan, CEO of The Eric Liddell Community said: “The Eric Liddell 100 Online Learning Course symbolises our commitment to preserving Eric’s legacy and inspiring future generations. In the centenary of Eric’s iconic victory at the 1924 Olympic Games, it is only fitting that we celebrate, learn about, or remind ourselves of his extraordinary life and contributions to both sports and our community – even if for the first time. The collaboration with esteemed institutions and experts ensures the quality and depth of the educational materials, and tremendous effort has been made to ensure it is inclusive for all”.
Professor Dr Grant Jarvie of Edinburgh University said: “This initiative is a testament to the enduring impact of Eric Liddell’s life. The online course will play a crucial role in supporting the work of the Eric Liddell Community while conveying his values and compassion and how these can help today. It has been a privilege to have been part of this new research which helps to put the record straight about sport on Sunday”.
Amy Woodgate from Woodgate Consultancy said: “It’s been an honour to contribute to the development of this course. Developed and researched by a team from Scotland and China, we believe it will foster a deeper understanding of Eric Liddell’s legacy and its relevance in today’s world.”
The course is ideal for adults, students and anyone seeking to delve into the life of one of Scotland’s greatest sporting heroes.
To explore The Eric Liddell 100 Online Learning Course visit https://ericliddell.org/online-learning/.
For more information about “The Eric Liddell 100” campaign and to get involved, please visit https://ericliddell.org/the-eric-liddell-100/.
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