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Ķekava Municipality, Latvia

Erasmus+ Sports project experience

Sports as a Tool for Inclusion

Project coordinator Reinis Zobens

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Sports as a Tool for Inclusion

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Erasmus+ Sport Project: TraditGam - Promotion of interculturality, traditional values and transgenerational mobility through traditional games

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Coordinated by Ķekava Municipality Sports center

Promoting inclusive participation and teamwork

Focus on traditional games from Latvia, Spain, Italy, and Poland

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Project Goals 1

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  • Intercultural Dialogue: Sharing traditions between four European countries.
  • Common Values: Promoting unity and respect.
  • Identity: Strengthening local and European identity through play.

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Project Goals 2

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  • Transgenerational Mobility: Connecting children with parents and seniors.
  • Social Inclusion: Creating activities where everyone can join, regardless of ability.
  • Healthy Lifestyle: Encouraging physical activity through fun, not pressure.

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Project Result – The Game Database

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  • A collection of 20 researched traditional games.
  • Games selected from Latvia, Italy, Poland, and Spain.
  • Focused on simplicity and social interaction.
  • Reference: Available on https://traditgam.eu/games.html

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Project Result – Good Practice Guide

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  • A comprehensive PDF guide for teachers and coaches.
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to use games for inclusion.
  • Available in multiple languages.
  • Reference: https://traditgam.eu

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Project Result – Digital Learning Tools

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  • Video tutorials for each game.
  • Visual instructions that are easy for children to follow.
  • Digital platform for sharing experiences between schools.
  • Mini-Museum in each country
  • Reference: https://traditgam.eu

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Project Result – Pilot Activities

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  • Testing the games in local schools (e.g., in Ķekava).
  • Direct feedback from students and physical education teachers.
  • Real-world proof that traditional games improve school atmosphere
  • https://youtu.be/dbSM4HMwCFQ

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Project Result – Webinars & Workshops

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  • Online training sessions for educators.
  • Specific session with 'Gaismas tilts 97' school in Ķekava.
  • Expert advice on social integration through physical activity.
  • Using eco-friendly and low-cost materials.
  • Making game equipment from plastic bottles, wood, or cardboard.
  • Encouraging creativity and environmental awareness.

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Social Integration – Inclusive Atmosphere

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  • Non-competitive Play: Focus on 'joy' rather than 'winning'.
  • Safe Space: Reducing anxiety for children who are less athletic.
  • Adaptability: Rules are modified so everyone can participate together.

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Social Integration – Teamwork & Community

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  • Collaboration: Games require groups to work as one.
  • Breaking Barriers: Students from different backgrounds bond through play.
  • Community Feeling: Strengthening the bond between school, home, and the local area.