Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Healthy Athletes Educational Resources

In this section, athletes can find available educational materials including access to videos and handouts from Opening Eyes, Healthy Hearing, Special Smiles, Health Promotion, Strong Minds, FUNfitness, and Fit Feet.
Fit Feet (podiatry)
Healthy Hearing (audiology)
Health Promotion (prevention and nutrition)
Illustration of a sun safety guide.

Educational Posters (USA Posters with CDC)

Sun Safety, Bone Health, Nutrition, Hydration, Physical Activity, Tobacco Avoidance and Cessation, and Handwashing
Illustration of a sun safety guide.

Educational Posters (Global Posters with no CDC)

Sun Safety, Bone Health, Nutrition, Hydration, Physical Activity, Tobacco Avoidance and Cessation, and Handwashing
Tippy-Tap a simple low-cost technology for handwashing when water is scarce.

Tippy Tap Instructions

A simple low-cost technology for handwashing when water is scarce.
Nyasha in a red polo speaking to the camera during the filming of an instructional video.
Athletes

Sun Safety Video

Special Olympics athletes have skills and abilities beyond sports. In a new Expert Tip video series, athletes share their know-how on a range of helpful and popular topics.
1 Min Read
Slide from a Nutrition presentation.

Brief Educational Postcards for Athlete Engagement (PPTX)

A PPTX file that can be used in a number of ways to provide education to athletes, families, and caregivers.
CHOOSE TO CHANGE CARDS
Download easy-to-print, four-to-a-page Choose to Change Cards with topics including Fruits and Vegetables, Hand Washing, Healthy Blood Pressure, Hydration, Smoking Cessation, Strong Bones, and Sun Safety. Each set of cards is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
FUNfitness (physical therapy)