The Sport Innovation Hub

November's 𝑸𝒖𝒐 𝑽𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒔, 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕? delves into the challenges of skills development in sport and how to tackle them, by the hand of Geoff Carroll. Geoff Carroll has been contributing to skills development in sport and physical activity for over 30 years. He worked on major government initiatives in the UK to develop qualifications and training frameworks for almost all occupations in sport and was an advisor to the UK government on competency-based training. In 2019, he was invited to bring this expertise to the EOSE - European Observatoire of Sport and Employment helping the organisation to apply and develop its Lifelong Learning Strategy for Sport and Physical Activity (7 Step Model). He also supports EOSE’s long-term analysis of the European paid and volunteer sport workforce. Prior to joining EOSE, he worked on many professional assignments in Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent on behalf of governments, the United Nations and the World Bank. In this article, we learn about the obstacles the sport sector encounters in education and employers' skills, but also about how these can be faced through innovative frameworks 📚 Through the 𝑄𝑢𝑜 𝑉𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑠, 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡? monthly series, we dive into the latest trends and news in the sector 🗞️ #sport #education #skillsdevelopment

Violations of Athletes' Human Rights is an urgent matter that needs to be addressed by sport organisations worldwide. However, they don't always have the tools to both tackle and prevent these challenges. The HERO project will develop a protocol and an educational programme tailor-made for sport institutions on this matter, and we are looking for experts to contribute with their knowledge and experience. ▶️ Learn how you can participate at https://lnkd.in/eQzkCKZC and apply by February 1, 2025, by sending your CV & cover letter to: aubin@iris-france.org

Every year, the European Commission awards #BeActive projects for their promotion of sport and physical activity in four categories: 🎓 Education 👨🏽💻 Workplace 🦸🏼♂️ Local hero 👩🏻🤝👨🏾 Across generations 2024 finalists have just been announced. Draw inspiration and learn more about these projects at: https://lnkd.in/dCaTSWqz

Transforming youth sport for inclusion through positive coaching ⤵︎ Coaching Plus is an #ErasmusPlus project dedicated to making sport more inclusive and empowering for young athletes. Sport offers countless benefits — not only for physical and mental health, but also for social skill-building, character development, and creating a positive self-image. Yet, for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, the path to these benefits can often be blocked. 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁. By promoting innovative coaching methodologies centred on pedagogy, inclusion, and role-modelling, we aim to: ✅ Make sport a welcoming environment for everyone ✅ Reduce barriers for children at risk of social exclusion ✅ Prevent dropouts by fostering positive coaching relationships ✅ Equip coaches with tools to be mentors, not just trainers Our mission is to empower young athletes to feel valued, respected, and motivated to achieve their goals, while also creating pathways for coaches from diverse backgrounds to excel and inspire. Together, we’re building a future where sport is truly for all. Montenegrin Olympic Committee Centar za afirmaciju sporta i mladih Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti The Sport Innovation Hub #PositiveCoaching #sporteducation #inclusion #sportforall

How is Health-enhancing Physical Activity in the #European Union? The 2024 report, by the World Health Organization, presents the most recent data on the implementation of the Council Recommendation on #HEPA across sectors, and sport is leading the way, with every country having sport-for-all initiatives. Despite the success of the implementation of HEPA actions, engagement in sport and physical activity has been dropping, with 45% of Europeans (≥ 15 years) in 2022 reporting that they never exercised or played sports. ➡️ Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/dtnZpG3r

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, is this October's 𝑸𝒖𝒐 𝑽𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒔, 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕? topic by Mike McClure. Mike worked in the field of outdoor and environmental education for over 20 years followed by 17 years in outdoor sports development. Mike's passion for engaging people with nature and communicating the importance of our fantastic landscapes, ecosystems and wildlife is clear in his professional path, as former vice chair of the UK and Ireland Outdoor Recreation Network, chairman of the EUROPEAN NETWORK OF OUTDOOR SPORTS (ENOS), and, since January 2024, as “Landscapes Northern Ireland Development Manager”. He is a British Canoe Union level 5 Coach and has paddled and coached extensively throughout the UK and Ireland from the Shetlands to the Channel Islands. Slow, multi-day journeying through landscapes by kayak or by bike that builds connections with nature really floats his boat! In this article, we delve into how to make sport, particularly outdoors, not only more sustainable, but to have an active role in nature restoration 🌱 Through the 𝑄𝑢𝑜 𝑉𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑠, 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡? monthly series, we dive into the latest trends and news in the sector 🗞️

✨ Sports and inclusion: What we learned in Madrid about inclusion and dual careers for elite athletes… Discover our key takeaways. ✨ We wrapped up our productive and inspiring study visit in Madrid, held from October 15-17, at the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences - INEF. All STARS partners gathered to discover the best practices in inclusion and dual-career management for high-level athletes, right at the heart of excellence in Spain 🎖️ Many thanks to Dr.Vicente Gómez and Ms.Belén Lara for their warm welcome and for setting the tone for our impactful sessions. Highlights included:  1️⃣ An eye-opening tour of the High-Performance Centre of Madrid,  2️⃣ Insightful presentations on Spain’s High-Level Athlete Care Programme and inclusive employment strategies, shedding light on the importance of accessible opportunities for all athletes.  3️⃣ A memorable panel with four exceptional athletes who are balancing elite sports careers and academic or professional pursuits — a testament to resilience and ambition. Special thanks to : 👉 Mr. Diego Barrio Hernanz, Head of the High-Level Athlete Care Service at the Higher Sports Council (ESP) 👉 Ms. Carmen Baringo Romero, Head of the ADOP PROAD Employment Program 👉 Dr.Clara Baquero, Head of the Disability Care Service at the Department of Social Welfare, Guadalajara branch, Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha, and an international wheelchair basketball referee. Our discussions were so engaging and insightful! Thank you to our hosts Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, AJFS and Sport Innovation Hub, and all who made this event a success! 135 BPM : Le 1er Campus du Sport Ministère des Sports, de la Jeunesse et de la Vie associative EOSE - European Observatoire of Sport and Employment Université de Picardie Jules Verne (Amiens) LIGUE HAUTS DE FRANCE ATHLETISME Région Hauts-de-France The Sport Innovation Hub ASOCIACION DE JUGADORES DE FUTBOL SALA Universidad Politécnica de Madrid @Hellenic Ministry of Education Religious Affairs and Sports AKMI International Metropolitan College European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) BK CON Leipzig University Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf #SportsIndustry, #Inclusion, #AthleteLife #DualCareerAthletes, #SportsInclusion #CareerDevelopment

A fruitful meeting for the HERO consortium, at The Hague 🇳🇱 This week, we are meeting in the Netherlands to discuss project updates: ➕ Research (an overview of athlete’s human rights and how these are challenged, as well as examples of what is being done to protect and respect them); ➕ Online course on Athlete's Rights which will support sport institutions' education on preventing and tackling athletes' Human Rights Violations; ➕ Protocol for sport governing bodies institutions to learn how to protect athlete's rights. Today we are presenting the project at the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀, organized by T.M.C. Asser Instituut. Learn more about this event: https://lnkd.in/d4K3RkNu IRIS - Institut de Relations Internationales et Stratégiques T.M.C. Asser Instituut European Network for Innovation and Knowledge Sport Social Solutions Macedonian Olympic Committee

The STARS Shaping Talents and Achieving Vocational Excellence in Sports consortium met in Madrid, last week, to discuss updates and learn from sport VET good practices. One of the highlights was the engaging discussions and experiences shared, particularly on #DualCareer, a topic which is at the centre of #STARS. We had the chance to moderate a roundtable between the elite #athletes: Maria Delgado Nadal, Benedetta Scotto, Elisa Gawel, and Sergio López-Andújar Alonso (Sergio Alonso), on a unique opportunity to hear testimonials from athletes who are paving the way for professional success after sport.

What inspires #coaches and how do they maintain a positive environment with athletes? 🧢 The answers to these questions were discussed last week during the Coaching Plus meeting, in Pescara, Italy 🇮🇹, where the consortium gathered to present the research updates. Partners also discussed the #CoachingPlus online course, which will support coaches in building a positive coaching environment by teaching them different skills in communication, constructive feedback and others. This #ErasmusPlus project includes a practical component, through the Youth Camp that will enable participants to put into practice what they've learned on the online course.