Project Summary

There are an estimated 80m people with a disability in the EU, equivalent to approximately 15% of the EU population. Disabled people are less likely to participate in organized sport practiced in sport clubs than non-disabled people. In order to engage people with disabilities in physical activity and sporting activities it is highly important to focus on the expertise of different actors and in particular to support the roles of dedicated experts and coaches who can become leaders in promoting the importance of physical activity and sport opportunities for people with disabilities. Overall Objective: To enhance the capacity and effectiveness of fitness professionals and individuals with disabilities in the EU to facilitate and participate in inclusive fitness opportunities, leading to improved health, well-being, and social inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Project Purpose: To strengthen the organizational and training capacity of fitness professionals in implementing and promoting inclusive fitness practices. To enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing among fitness professionals, individuals with disabilities, and relevant stakeholders to build a supportive and sustainable ecosystem for inclusive fitness. Work Package 1: Project management and coordination Work Package 2: Developing a comprehensive certification course and organizing in-person workshops Work Package 3: Developing AI-Enhanced Training and Community Engagement Platform Work Package 4: Dissemination and Impact Main Deliverables: Comprehensive certification course curriculum and modules. Online community platform AI-Powered Training Web Platform and Certification for Inclusive Coaching

Why Bridge4Fitness?

The Challenge: Over 80 million people in the EU live with disabilities, but fitness opportunities remain limited due to accessibility barriers and a lack of trainer preparedness.

Our Solution
Bridge4Fitness addresses these issues by:
– Training and certifying fitness professionals in inclusive practices.
– Providing a vibrant online community for knowledge-sharing and support.
– Offering AI-powered tools to personalize fitness programs and overcome accessibility challenges.

What We Do?

Education and Certification:
A comprehensive online and in-person training program tailored to equip fitness professionals with skills for inclusive coaching.

Community Building:
An interactive platform fostering collaboration between trainers, individuals with disabilities, and organizations.

Innovative Technology:
AI-driven coaching and adaptive tools to create personalized, accessible fitness experiences.

Partners

• UNEFS (Romania): https://www.unefs.ro/
• ZİÇEV (Türkiye): https://www.zicev.org.tr/
• MOBAD (Poland): https://mobad.pl/
• FURIM (Norway): https://furim.no/

Project Web Site: https://bridge4fitness.eu/

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