MoviMENTE - Move better, learn better

Background A child who does not move risks developing diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular diseases. But not only. Motor underdevelopment in 3-6 aged children can cause serious difficulties in the learning process. This is shown by authoritative pedagogical studies as much for children with neuropsychiatric diseases, as for able-bodied children. Objectives The main objectives of the project were:1-to share and promote the MoviMente approach among the partnership, as multi-sectoral approach crossing different fields (education, sport and physical activitiy)2-to organize training sessions addressed to sport educators and pre-school teachers in the countries involved3-to spread the MoviMente approach among different stakeholders in the countries involved, in order to stimulate awareness about its benefits Implementation First, the group conducted an analysis of good practice spread locally about the topic. After that, partners studied the method on a handbook prepared by P1. Then, they worked together in order to develop the materials necessary to make the lessons for the trainers and for the other beneficiaries.The consortium activated Movimente classes with pupils locally and designed a set of indicators in order to monitor the progress of pupils and to analyze the impact of the courses on the participants. Achievements 1) Training of at least 20 new Movi-Mente instructor technicians ;2) Training of at least 20 school teachers and 30 parents on the importance of having better and healthier lifestyles;3) The involvement of at least 2 Municipalities per partner or other political institutions, in order to promote psycho-physical well-being of children and improve their health and learning ability;4) The implementation of specific skills by the majority of the children involved in project.