Coordinatore del progetto: 

Federazione Italiana Pallavolo – Italy

Partner:

• Udruga Vere Montis – Croatia
• Mäntyharjun Virkistys Ry. – Finland
• Racing Club De Cannes – France
• Ngo Nest Berlin Ev – Germany
• Aetoi Thessalonikis – Greece
• Blaksamband Island – Iceland
• Associacao Dos Profissionais De Educacao Fisica – Portugal
• Fundacion Red Deporte Y Cooperacion – Spain
• Turkiye Voleybol Federasyonu – Türkiye

 Tematiche del progetto: 

1. Education Through Sport (ETS)
2. Inclusione sociale 
3. Erasmus+ Sport priority of encouraging a healthy lifestyle

GRUPPI TARGET 

• Sport Federations, Organizations, and Associations 
• Sport Clubs, Grassroots Sport Clubs, Recreational Teams 
• Sport Staff, Trainers, Coaches, and Physical Educators 
• Children and Young People 
• Community Leaders and Educator 
• Policy Makers and Stakeholders in Sport and Education 
• Families and Volunteers 

  OBIETTIVI DEL PROGETTO 

• 1) Encourage Healthy Lifestyles and Physical Activity Among Youth and Communities 
• 2) Promote Social Inclusion Through Sport Event  
• 3) Expand the Innovative S3 Event Model and ETS Methodology Across Europe by Establishing a Network of Linked Events 

 RISULTATI DEL PROGETTO 

• PR1: S3 Manual 
• PR2: Digital, interactive toolkit 
• PR3: S3-Connect Event 
• PR4: Social Impact Report 

APPROCCIO / METODOLOGIA 

1. Holistic Skill Development: S3-Connect transcends traditional sports training by integrating motor, technical, and social-relational skill development, making it a comprehensive learning experience. Participants are not only improving their physical abilities but also developing critical soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. 

2. Strong Focus on Social Inclusion: A key strength of the methodology lies in its inclusive nature, allowing young people from diverse countries, cultures, backgrounds and abilities to participate equally. The emphasis on teamwork and cooperation helps break down social barriers, fostering an environment where respect, empathy, and mutual support thrive. This directly contributes to the objective of using sport as a tool for social inclusion. 

3. Engagement Through Enjoyment: The “fun-first” approach, especially through engaging elements such as the iconic volleyball spike(“schiacciata”), captures the interest of young participants. This enjoyable and dynamic aspect of the game serves as a motivator, ensuring consistent participation and long-term engagement—key factors for encouraging healthy lifestyles. 

4. Educational Value through ETS Methodology: The project is firmly grounded in the Education Through Sport (ETS) methodology, which positions sport as an effective educational tool to foster essential life skills and values. Through ETS, the S3-Connectinitiative integrates core elements such as: 

• Experiential learning, where participants learn by doing in real-world scenarios. 
• Active engagement, ensuring participants are involved in meaningful and practical ways. 
• Development of transversal skills, including leadership, resilience, and adaptability. 
• Ethical and cultural education, promoting respect, diversity, and inclusion. 

5. Scalability and Versatility:  While the primary focus is on volleyball, the principles of the S3 model are highly adaptable and can be applied across different sports and activities. This adaptability is a significant strength, allowing the project to expand beyond volleyball and potentially impact a broader audience through dedicated workshops and interdisciplinary collaborations]

ATTIVITÀ DEL PROGETTO 

S3-Connect Training Course:  

• Participants: FIPAV, AP  
• Attendees: 20  
• Duration: 2 days  
• Location: Online  

Educational and Inclusive Sport Event  

• participants: FIPAV, AP, Stakeholders  
• Attendees: 500  
• Duration: 1 day  
• Location: Rome, Italy  

Local promotional events:

• Participants: all partners
• Attendees: 20+  
• Location: al countries
• Duration: 1 day

Partners Meetings:   

• N° of participants: FIPAV, AP  
• Duration: 1 day  
• Attendees: 10+  
• Location: Online