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BSDA HELD A TRAINING UNDER THE SPORT FOR EVERY CHILD: FIT KIDS PROJECT
04.05.2023
On May 4, 2023, Bulgarian Sports Development Association held a training course under the "Sport for Every Child: Fit Kids" project. It was attended by more than 55 teachers, students, sports specialists and coaches, who got acquainted with the training program in detail and had the opportunity to discuss, exchange opinions, ideas and impressions regarding the conducted training modules. After the training, the participants expressed the opinion that sports and sports programs can be extremely beneficial for children suffering from various types of disorders. These programs can have a positive effect on children's physical and mental health, and can also help them develop in all aspects of life.
Practicing sports helps children improve coordination of movements, balance, flexibility and muscle strength. This can help children who suffer from various physical disorders to move more easily and improve their abilities. In terms of mental health, sports programs can help children build stronger self-confidence, improve their social skills and learn to work as a team. This can help them cope better with stress and feel more confident in different situations. For children who suffer from various types of disorders, such as autism, dyslexia or dyspepsia, sports programs can be extremely beneficial. These programs can help them better cope with their challenges and develop in all aspects of life. They can be especially helpful for children who have difficulties with communication or social interactions. Sports and physical activity can be fun and motivating for children, helping them to have fun and learn at the same time. They can enable them to discover their strengths and build better self-esteem, which can help them be successful in life.

The initiative promotes social inclusion and equal opportunities, and its main goal is to develop a methodology for physical education using sports activities, sports games and exercises for children and young people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities. The project team is focused on the groups that have to overcome more challenges in the inclusion in sports activities, games and exercises.

The developed methods are suitable for children with ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and stress-related disorders, destructive and impulsive behavior, depressive disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, autism and low cognitive ability. The modular approach meets the needs of the individuals involved in the project and is structured to be used by teachers and parents of children with special needs.

"Fit Kids" project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union and is a collaborative partnership of 7 countries – Bulgaria, Slovenia, Italy, Romania, Sweden, Serbia and Turkey.