Hiking for Health and Longevity

Background The project idea of “ Hiking for Health and Longevity” was to increase the level of physical activity of seniors 65+. We organized hiking/walking tours in all partner countries that included local important places of cultural heritage. The hiking/walking tours were connecting sport activities with learning about cultural heritage. The project promoted the popularization of grassroots sport and physical activities for seniors 65+ offering them equal opportunities. Objectives The project objectives of “Hiking for Health and Longevity” was to increase the level of physical activity of people of seniors 65+, we organized hiking/walking tours in all partner countries that include local important places of cultural heritage. Encourage social inclusion and equal opportunities is the main aim of the project, while the parallel aim was to promote European cultural heritage. Implementation Implemented activities:-On-line questionnaires research-Develop the optimal set of cultural hiking/walking tours that involve passing by cultural important places which enables learning about cultural heritage and preserving it-Implement the “Train the Guide” programme for volunteers and trainers from local sport organizations-Sport event “Health Hike” in 5 partner countries-E-learning platform-Comprehensive evaluation analyze-Promotional events Achievements Results of the project:-Development of a survey research report to identify expectations, problems and barier and health problems which occur due to not being physically active for elderly-Development of a Guide of Good Practices-Development of a guide of optimal set of cultural hiking/walking tours-Development of a guide of benefits of hiking/walking-Organization of workshop trainings, sport events and promotional events-Development of a E-learning platform