Olympic Values
Education Programme
The Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) is based on the Olympic philosophy that learning takes place through the balanced development of body and mind.
Adopting the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship means striving for these in all fields of life. The OVEP programme is based on these cornerstones; using the universality of sport to support delivery of curriculum inside and outside of the classroom.
Developed by the IOC and disseminated by the Olympic Museum, the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) consists of a series of free and easily accessible teaching resources that complement school curricula using the context of Olympic sports and the Fundamental Principles of Olympism. OVEP communicates the long-term benefits of sport and physical activity through an understanding of Olympism and its impact on individual health, enjoyment, and social interaction.
OVEP is designed to benefit young people from all walks of life, cultures and levels of athletic ability. OVEP is easy to integrate and put into action by teachers, instructors, coaches, sports clubs, government and education authorities, and members of the Olympic family.
