For children and adolescent health, being physically active is good, necessary, and creates opportunities for making new friends and developing physical and social skills. A child’s job is to play. Naturally, they love to be active. Making physical activity a part of their daily routine is not only fun, but also healthy. Encouraging kids to be active when they are young establishes a routine that could stay with them throughout their life. To motivate children to play sports, role model parents are very important. If we want to have an active boy/girl, we should make this a part of our whole life.
The general aim of the “GAMES4SPORT” project is encouraging children and families to participate in sport and physical activity and promote these as a tool for a healthy life. It is aimed with the use of games or any form of physical activity, to provide both children and adults with the opportunity to achieve their full potential through initiatives that promote physical, personal, and social development. The project will be implemented in 3 Work Packages (WPs) with the partnership consisting of 3 different countries: Estonia, Norway, and Turkey.
Our target group includes:
- Children (ages 5-13) and their families
- Instructors, coaches, teachers
- Sport clubs, camp organizations, federations, and scouting and guiding associations active in physical activities, wellbeing, and sport activities
- Local authorities
- Schools and educational institutions
- Wider sport community including sector stakeholders
- Local community
The project with 2 Primary Results (PRs), a digital guide, and a game finder tool, will likely have a positive impact on the persons involved. The general knowledge gained from the project will provide an improvement in the opportunities for developing skills of people in the field of sports education and physical activity in the participating countries. The project will also have a positive impact on the environmental policies by raising awareness of healthy and active lifestyles and sustainability.
