Nomination of participants is done by their organisation. Participants must demonstrate that they meet the following requirements of enrolment:

• Have completed, or are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or higher education course in physical education, education or another related field; or have been working in a sports-related field for at least two years; or have competed as a professional and/or elite athlete.
• Be proficient in English (both oral and written).
• Have a keen interest and passion for sport and believe in the mission of clean sport and anti-doping.
• Possess strong verbal communication and presentation skills or willingness to develop such skills.

Participating organisations are responsible for the nomination of suitable students who meet the above requirements and have the necessary personal and professional skills to become an educator to represent their organisation. Individuals have to provide evidence of meeting the above criteria at the time of application.

The ITA International Clean Sport Educator Program consists of a three-month online learning course with a series of assignments to complete in an online Peer Learning Group. The online learning course is followed by a one-day live virtual training event.

The online learning is delivered in six modules with participants getting access to two modules each month. The online learning must be completed before attending the live virtual event.

The ITA Educator Toolkit will be provided to all participants and will contain the necessary core presentation materials to support the delivery of clean sport education sessions. These can be adapted to meet the needs of different audiences and target groups.

The ITA International Clean Sport Educator is delivered in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) International Standard for Education.

Part 1. Online learning 

The online course consists of six modules that cover key anti-doping topics which are essential for future educators to learn in order to deliver clean sport education.

The course also signposts to other essential resources available through other organisations such as the World Anti-Doping Agency. The course participants are expected to study these additional resources as they work through the course.

Module Topics & Aims

Module 1. Introduction to the Educator Program
Aim: To understand the aims and objectives of the ITA International Educator Program and the future role of an International Clean Sport Educator.

Module 2. Effective Teaching
Aim: To understand various teaching styles and strategies and be able to plan and deliver a practical teaching session for different audiences.

Module 3. Values for Clean Sport
Aim: Know the values that underpin the principles and spirit of clean sport; understand the behaviours that can lead to doping and how to prevent them.

Module 4. Regulatory Aspects of Clean Sport
Aim: To understand anti-doping rights and responsibilities of athletes and Athlete Support Personnel; understand what Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRV) are, why they exist and whom they apply to.

Module 5. Testing and Whereabouts
Aim: To understand the key steps of the doping control process; understand the purpose of the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) and the concept of athlete testing pools.

Module 6. Medications, Supplements and the Prohibited List
Aim: To understand the purpose and structure of the Prohibited List and learn how to guide athletes and Athlete Support Personnel when checking the status of medications and supplements; to understand the Therapeutic Use Exemption process.

Part 2. Live Virtual Training

Following completion of the online learning, participants attend a one-day live virtual interactive training session designed to equip course participants with practical teaching and presentation skills. The live session covers topics such as:

• Presentation and communication skills
• Working with different target groups and international audiences
• Preparing and evaluating an education session
• Engaging with the audience
• Delivering online presentations
• Formulating questions and responses
• Techniques for student interaction
• Scenario training

Participants will be continually assessed throughout the program. Students must complete and pass each section of the course in order to receive the certification. 

Participants must complete the following: 

• 5 written case study projects – Each case study will be based on the topics covered in the online modules. 
• 3 knowledge tests – One open-book multiple-choice test per month based on the topics presented that month. 
• 3 recorded video presentations – One video presentation per month related to the content of the modules. Participants share their presentation with members of their Peer Learning Group and will review other course participants. 

Assessment Project

The third video project will consist of a short self-recorded video of the participant delivering a real or mock-up anti-doping education session on a particular topic for a specific audience.

Students will be awarded the ITA International Clean Sport Educator Certificate upon successful completion of the course. This will be valid for a 4-year period.

Following the successful completion of the ITA Clean Sport Educator Program, graduates will be encouraged to gain practical experience in clean sport education.

The ITA will provide access to a network of trained educators and offer ongoing opportunities for continuous learning. During this period of certification, graduates will have access to the latest ITA Clean Sport Educator Toolkit and presentation resources.

To renew certification after 4 years, graduates will complete a refresher course. This refresher course will present current updates in the field and provide ongoing access to the ITA Clean Sport Educator Toolkit for a further 4 years. A fee to re-certify will apply.