Title (acronym): Continuous intergenerational play for neuroplasticity (NeuroPlay) GA: 101134703
Call: ERASMUS-SPORT-2023-SSCP
Period: 1.11.2023-31.10.2025 (2 years)
Project partners:
1.PI: Rado Pišot, PhD (Društvo kineziologov Slovenije; KiSi; Slovenia)
2.Petar Iankov, PhD (Sdruzhenie Balgarsko Ski Uchilishte – Bolgarian Ski School; BSS; Bolgaria)
3.Vid Baruca (Športno društvo Snowpack; Snowpack; Slovenia)
4.Dieter Bubeck, PhD (The International Association of Snowsports in Schools and Universities – IAESS [former IVSS]; Austria)
Main objectives of the NeuroPlay project:
NeuroPlay is a project that aims to enhance neurological development of children while promoting the cognitive and physical health of grandparents through innovative motor-cognitive training. The project recognizes the critical role grandparents play in the lives of children and the potential for both generations to benefit from intergenerational activities. With 1.5 billion grandparents worldwide, the project aims to develop mutually beneficial exercises and activities that create a safe space for the two generations to interact at all times of the year. The project brings together experts in the fields of kinesiology, neuroscience, physical therapy, skiing, IT and certification to develop a neuroscience-based program focused on intergenerational training with lateral motor transfer methodology. The program will be developed based on existing best practices and workshops will be organized to provide knowledge and methodology. In addition, two summer and two winter camps will be held, and a NeuroPlay digital platform will be developed to track participants’ progress and motivate them to engage in targeted collaborative activities. The project aims to build a solid foundation for healthy aging of grandparents and better neurological development of children, thus contributing to several Erasmus+ priorities.
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