United States Sports Academy - "America's Sports University"

Enroll and complete the Olympic Values Education Program course at no cost
(Compliments of the International Olympic Committee and the United States Sports Academy)

You have the option of earning 2 CEUs for this course.

The Olympic Values Education Program (OVEP) course is a resource for teachers and youth group leaders. It comprises information and learning activities needed to create lesson plans introducing the educational values of Olympism. Teachers of students ages 8 to 18 are encouraged to explore the free online course and share its ideas with their students.

Course materials describe the five Olympic values: respect for self and others; fair play; excellence; joy in effort; and balance of body, mind, and will. These values are universal, which means teachers can bring them to students in a variety of contexts, not just sports-related contexts.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) calls the five the “educational values of Olympism.” The values are incorporated in the IOC “Fundamental Principles,” which nations joining the Olympic Movement agree to support.

This Olympic values course has been designed by the United States Sports Academy, in conjunction with the IOC. To get started click on the “CEB 200” link above. You will be prompted to set up a new account prior to beginning the course. There is no time limit on this course, and you may access it as many times as you need to complete it.

We invite you to teach the Olympic values program and, as you do, to share with us your stories and photos describing how your school, club, organization or community approached the lessons. Please e-mail these items to ovep@ussa.edu.

We hope you enjoy the experience.

“Our world today is in need of peace, tolerance and brotherhood. The values of the Olympic Games can deliver these to us.” (Jacques Rogge, President, International Olympic Committee, Turin 2006).

(This course was developed by the United States Sports Academy with a grant provided by the International Olympic Committee.)