tracks/perspectives.

In International Olympic University, we offer majors and further categorize each set of majors into “tracks” to help students narrow down their purpose in enrolling.

Athletic

This track is designed for students who do intend to “go pro” or join the Olympic Games in the future.

Non-Athletic

This track is designed for students who do not intend to “go pro” in the future and instead chose to blend their athletic experiences with different real-world experiences.

Although it was first established as an opportunity for promising young athletes to work alongside the best of the best, the International Olympic University wants to allow students the chance to grow in other areas as well. Students are given three different options and must choose one of them to pursue. Please also note that if you chose the Non-Athletic track, you will not be able to choose the Athletic Perspective.

Social perspective (fraternities)

For students who want to grow socially and become more involved in other peer-led initiatives and networking, we are involved in Greek life. This can include networking opportunities between (and outside of) frats, performing service work (usually for the sake of looking good to potential benefactors), and hosting social events (mingles, ice cream socials, reunions) on campus. While these students are often seen going to conferences, and learning what it is like to speak to a camera, the favorite pastime of the frats is celebrating the birthdays of their members. Which frat is better at professionalism? Which frat is better at partying? Find out for yourself!

Academic perspective (Honors Society)

Students can choose to enter the honors society to pursue a vast array of avenues, depending on their major. The Honors Society program encompasses research with faculty (either research they have or research you can build with them). It can also include taking extra classes, guided studies, and working onsite with professionals who are not coaches: nurses, physicians, nutritionists, psychologists, scientists, marketers, recruiters, television personalities, sports news reporters. You’ll come to learn that the world of sports is made up of more than just players on the field, because behind every player is a whole other team.

Athletic Perspective (Advanced Training Program)

Some students wish to put a deeper focus into sports, and chose to work closely with a coach in an almost-exclusive mentor-apprentice relationship. Should you happen to choose this path, know that your major will be influenced by whatever sport you do. You also do not immediately get into the Advanced Training Program: you start off as a candidate for the program and are later selected into the program after completing one-on-one mentorship with one of the university's coaches and tryouts. This mentorship will continue into your time in the Advanced Training Program.