Sport in Life Education in Mind

Aims & objectives

n this activity we highlight the development of personal and social skills, which are summarized in knowledge, attitudes and behaviours. These are achieved through discussion, individual and group reflection, the sharing of good practices and the application of learning methodologies. In addition, the training course allows the development of civic and intercultural skills, open dialogue and cultural diversity. The interaction with European partners promotes a richer formation within the scope of the NFE, with learning of multicultural transversality.

- create social impact on young people;

- promote social inclusion through participation in extracurricular activities;

- to reduce the rate of early school leaving and school failure in school-age youth;

- to promote access to opportunities for gaining skills and new learning based on NFE;

- promoting the young spirit, citizenship and respect for the other;

- provide NFE training tools to youth workers so that their work impacts on young people;

- disseminating social impacts on the youth and the community.

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

40 youth workers from 10 different countries (Italy, Romania, Poland, Latvia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Hungary, Spain and Portugal)

Training methods used & main activities

Based on NFE and ETS(ed. through sports):

- personal and group reflection;

- active construction of knowledge;

- group dynamics;

- sharing of learning, knowledge and experience;

- reflection on individual attitudes, behaviours and paths.

Outcomes of the activity

Participants practised how to introduce the sport in their non-formal education activities, stressing the concept of social inclusion and right of participation.

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

I was the Trainer in partnership with Carlos Santos

I worked on this training for 5 days as a full time trainer.