Physical fitness and motor coordination monitoring during enriched sport activities in a sample of children living in Europe. The Esa Program
- Authors: Bianco, Antonino; Sahin, Fatma Nese; Kizilyalli, Meltem; Genchi, Rosario; Basile, Michele; Silva, Carlos; Loureiro, Nuno; Demetriou, Yolanda; Beckmann, Jürgen; Pajaujiene, Simona; Zuoziene, Ilona Judita; Gómezlópez, Manuel; Sánchez, Guillermo Felipe López; Rada, Ante; Ribeiro, Ana; Castro, Jorge Dealmeida; Alesi, Marianna
- Publication year: 2018
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/292702
Abstract
Enriched Sport Activities Program (ESA) is an Evidence-based Practice Exercise Program cofounded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union (Key action:Sport - 579661-EPP1-2016-2-IT-SPO-SCP). It aims to enhance social inclusion, equal opportunities and psycho-physical well being in school-age children with typical development and special needs trough sport activities enriched by cognitive tasks. A multidisciplinary approach has been employed; in detail, health - and skills-related physical fitness components, as well as developmental psychology and neuroscience research are the theoretical basis to implement an evidence-based program suitable to increase sport compliance in 7 different countries. A growing body of studies has identified sport and physical activities (PA) as key factors to contribute to wellbeing and health in children and youths with typical and atypical development.