Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP)

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Practice Profile
Implementing organisation:
International Olympic Committee (IOC), implemented by National Olympic Committees
Geographical scope:
International, with implementation by National Olympic Committees in many countries
Implementation period:
Since 2005; OVEP Fundamentals updated in 2023
Primary beneficiaries:
Teachers, PE teachers, coaches, sports clubs, education authorities and young people of all abilities.
Practice overview
The Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) is a free educational programme developed by the International Olympic Committee that uses sport and Olympic values to support the balanced development of young people.
The programme is built around the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship and provides educational resources that can complement school curricula. Activities can be delivered both in classroom and physical education settings.
National Olympic Committees adapt and implement OVEP in their countries, often in cooperation with ministries of education. RS4MH VCoP Good Practices updat…
Core components
1. Free educational resources that can be used by teachers and coaches.
2. Curriculum-friendly materials suitable for educational settings.
3. Values-based education connected with physical activity and sport.
4. Activities suitable for both the classroom and sports hall.
5. Focus on the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship.
6. Implementation through National Olympic Committees and education authorities.
7. Resources designed for young people of different abilities. RS4MH VCoP Good Practices updat…
Relevance to youth mental health and racket sports
OVEP provides a strong example of how sport can be used as an educational environment, rather than focusing only on physical performance.
The emphasis on respect, friendship and balanced development can support positive relationships, social interaction and a healthier sporting culture for young people.
For RS4MH, OVEP is particularly relevant to the Racket Stars school training activity package. Racket sport activities can be combined with values-based educational sessions addressing topics such as resilience, respect, friendship and positive relationships.
National Olympic Committees can also act as potential multipliers for RS4MH activities in schools. RS4MH VCoP Good Practices updat…
Transfer and adaptation potential
Very high.
OVEP provides free resources and a structure that can be adapted to different educational and sporting environments.
For RS4MH, possible adaptations include:
– combining racket sport activities with short values-based discussions;
– using tennis, badminton, squash or table tennis to explore respect, friendship and resilience;
– incorporating reflection activities into PE lessons;
– using team-based activities to develop cooperation and social connection;
– adapting activities for different ages and abilities;
– working with schools and PE teachers to integrate racket sports and wellbeing education;
– using National Olympic Committees as potential partners for school dissemination.
The model is particularly useful because it demonstrates how sport, education and personal development can be connected within the same activity. RS4MH VCoP Good Practices updat…
Reference sources
1. IOC – Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP)
2. IOC – OVEP Fundamentals 2023
VCoP Reflection
How could you combine a racket sport activity with a short educational activity on respect, friendship or resilience to support the wellbeing of young people?

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