SIVO – Sitting Volleyball- for inclusion and well-being
There are 87 million citizens with disabilities in Europe, about half of whom have a physical disability. Sport can become a strategic tool for implementing the physical and psychological well-being and mood of individuals.
The benefits that sports could bring are fostered significantly in the case of projects promoting inclusive sports that allow equal
competition between persons with and without disabilities. One such sport is Sitting Volleyball.
The primary objective of the project SIVO is to promote the sport, and in particular the discipline of sitting volleyball, as a tool to make a significant difference in the lives of people with disabilities, ensuring that every European citizen has an equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits, including social benefits, that sport can bring.
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Project code: 101184810
EU Grant: 60, 000 EUR
Programme: Erasmus plus
Key Action: Sport Action
Action Type: Small-scale Partnerships
Project PARTNERS:
Coordinator:
- University of Verona (IT)
Partners:
- NGO Nest Berlin EV (DE)
- Aetoi Thessalonikis (GR)
- Gülümse Spor Kulübü (TR)
Project TOPICS:
- Social inclusion
- Inclusion in sport
- Inclusion of people with disabilities
- Promoting equality among the players
TARGET GROUPS:
- Sports Organizations,
- Trainers, and Coaches;
- People with Physical Disabilities
- Volleyball players
Project OBJECTIVES:
Foster the capability of sports organisations, trainers, and coaches to deliver sports activities tailored for people with disabilities.
Foster the active participation of individuals with physical and motor disabilities in sports activities and events.
Project RESULTS:
Educational Programme: Training modules for coaches and sports organizations to enhance skills in inclusive sports, focusing on sitting volleyball.
Sport Event Toolkit: Guidelines for organizing inclusive sports events, tested through local sitting volleyball tournaments.
Capacity Building: Strengthened ability of sports organizations to deliver activities tailored for individuals with disabilities.
Social Inclusion: Use of sitting volleyball to promote equal participation and break down barriers for people with disabilities.
Dissemination: Sharing results and best practices to ensure sustainability and replicability across Europe.
Research and Data: National and European-level reports on inclusive sports practices and needs.