The European Curriculum and Training Format aimed to equip sport and civil society operators and activists with the knowledge and tools to strengthen social inclusion through the synergistic combination of sport and community engagement activities and programs.
The curriculum was prepared based on the results of thorough research analyses. It integrated both theoretical knowledge and practical good practices that combined sport with active citizen participation. During the methodological development phase, a specific training format was crafted as a methodological model. This model focused on developing the identified knowledge, skills, and competencies in mixed groups of operators.
These groups included three representatives from each partner organization/country, coming from the sport, civil society, and NGO sectors, all of whom worked regularly within neighborhoods.
The training format emphasized a methodology that synergized theoretical knowledge with practical good practices, blending sport with active citizen participation.
The curriculum and training format were tested through training courses organized in each partner country. These courses targeted operators established in the selected neighborhoods where partner organizations were active. Each partner organization/country selected three operators with specific profiles: one sport operator, one representative from citizen groups/committees (formal or informal), and one operator from an NGO.
This comprehensive approach ensured that the curriculum and training format were effectively tailored to enhance social inclusion through sport and community engagement, addressing the needs of a diverse range of operators working in various sectors.