Table Soccer At School
Fostering social inclusion & physical activity in European schools through table soccer
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Fostering social inclusion & physical activity in European schools through table soccer
Discover the projectTable Soccer at School (TSAS) is a Co-Funded European project that collaborates with schools to promote physical activity and sports integration, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods and challenging life circumstances. Our mission is to leverage table soccer as a means to overcome barriers and promote diversity and inclusion within the school environment, aligning with the European Commission's emphasis on sports as a tool for social inclusion.
This 18-month project aims to design and model a table soccer initiative at schools. The first phase involves identifying needs, conducting initial research, and drawing inspiration from other sport and social inclusion initiatives at the European level. During the pilot phase, which will be conducted in 12 schools selected by each partner country (France, Germany, Bulgaria, and Spain), table soccer material will be implemented, staff and teachers will receive training, and partners will supervise operations.
After the pilot phase, we will analyze the results to determine the benefits of table soccer for pupils and schools through a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research evaluation process.
Break down social barriers and foster inclusion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds through sport.
Combat sedentary lifestyles in children by offering an accessible physical activity for all.
Create connections between school, academic, and professional communities.
Develop a replicable model for other European countries and institutions.
Scientifically evaluate the impact of table soccer on social inclusion in schools.
Propose an innovative approach to physical education and social inclusion.
The International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF) was founded in 2002. It represents the sport Table Soccer and the table soccer national federations and promotes its interests to national and international sport authorities, to companies and institutions, to media and sponsors, and to players and the wider community. The mission of the ITSF is to develop and promote all aspects of Table Soccer without discrimination of any kind, doing this in close cooperation with member federations and partners.
The University of Camilo Jose Cela (UCJC), whose corporate name is Centro de Enseñanza Universitaria SEK, S.A., is a private entity belonging to the SEK Educational Institution, based in Villanueva de la Cañada, Community of Madrid (Spain), founded in 2000. Camilo José Cela University promotes entrepreneurship and innovation, technology and digitization, social impact and well-being as its four strategic axes.
Athletes Inspire Children is an organisation promoting the positive aspects of sports. Thus, they develop sport-integrated social educational programs aimed at the youth especially children. They especially focus on the benefits of sport in education, health and social inclusion. Its goals are the promotion of sport and its values, health, child and youth care as well as education, development cooperation and civic engagement in favour of non-charitable purposes. The European Handball Federation (EHF) and other international clubs acknowledge AIC as their official charitable partner.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) was established in 1895 and is the leading employer's organisation in Bulgaria. Acting as an independent non-profit NGO, its mission is to protect the business interests and of its members and to support the increase of international economic cooperation.
UCJC research study
Coming laterBCCI analysis
Coming laterAIC documentation
Coming laterThis project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.