Genesis of the project
This project is an extension on a European scale of an initial educational kit created in France in 2021 in collaboration with UFOLEP, the Musée National du Sport, the L-VIS laboratory and FNCIDFF.
Fueled by the insights gained from the French national FEMINA SPORT project, GET UP is committed to promoting gender equality in sports for children aged 8 to 11.
Summary
The project aims to promote gender equality in sport through the creation and development of innovative educational tools.
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The project will last 36 months and will bring together:
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4 organisations with strong expertise in non-formal education through sport from different countries (Moveto be you, ADEL, 4C, Ufolep),
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two organisations specialised in the promotion of women athletes and the representation of women in sport (Association Alice Milliat, ASSIST)
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A research laboratory specialised in innovation and vulnerabilities in sport (L-VIS),
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A museum with expertise in the production of pedagogical tools and activities related to sport (Musée National du Sport in France).
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Objectives
The objectives of the project are:
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To develop the sporting culture of young people by promoting the diversity of sport, its history and its practices;
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To promote sport and Olympic values through educational activities that allow for effective learning.
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To change learning habits from sport history and sport activities to more collaborative and playful methods;
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To improve attitudes towards diversity and gender equality in this field from an early age.
Conclusion
The tools created and the activities carried out will aim to use education in and through sport to encourage equal access for boys and girls to sport and physical activity by combating gender-based discrimination.