We are thrilled to share the beautiful moments captured during the workshop. Dive into the video to immerse yourself in the experience and discover more information about the workshop in Marijampole Mokolu gymnasium in Lithuania.https://www.hopasus.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hopasus-2-1.mp4
In the realm of sports, the Special Olympics has long been a shining light, championing inclusivity and celebrating the abilities of athletes of all backgrounds. Amidst its myriad of events, the integration of active video games (AVGs) has emerged as a powerful tool for promoting inclusivity and empowerment among athletes with intellectual disabilities. At the …
Active Video Games in the Special Olympics USA Games: a tool to promote inclusion. Read More »
The exponential growth in popularity of exergaming in physical education creates a new path for exploring how active video games may be integrated into school systems. Here are some suggestions to foster successful implementation of sports video games in physical education classes. These practices include real-life experiences of educators and students, as well as academic …
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Even though it may sound atypical, sports video games have been already integrated into school systems in several countries in the world. The United States, Finland, Canada, Singapore, Japan, the UK, and the Netherlands have been implementing AVGs in Physical Education in schools for quite some time. Dance Dance Revolution is among the most popular …
Physical inactivity among young people has emerged as a significant concern in public health, with the World Health Organization identifying it as the fourth major risk factor for mortality. Despite the known benefits of physical activity, many young individuals fail to meet recommended levels, a trend exacerbated by declining activity levels during developmental years. Addressing …
Exergames: an innovative practice to stimulate physical activity among young people Read More »
Physical activity is fundamental to the holistic development of young people. From infancy to adolescence, engaging in various forms of physical activity not only fosters physical health but also nurtures social integration, cognitive development, and emotional well-being. Whether through play, sports, structured exercises, or active transportation, the benefits of an active lifestyle are manifold. Research …
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Over the last couple of weeks, the youth in Mariampolė, Lithuania, have been staying active and exploring different workshops centered around active living. In these two workshops, young participants had the opportunity to engage in friendly sports challenges, experiment with new activities, and draw inspiration from both their peers and teachers. Let’s come together and …
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HopaSus inspires us to exercise and play! On February 27, sports games were held at the Marijampolė Mokolai basic school, in which more than 60 students participated. Some of them have already participated in the HopaSus research, which aimed to evaluate the influence of sports video games on the physical activity, healthy behavior and posture …
HopaSus Erasmus Sport Plus project was born out of the need of teachers and youth workers from 4 European countries to develop their digital skills and become more resilient in times of pandemics by using sport video games in their virtual or face-to-face classrooms. The aim of the project is to encourage sport teachers to recognize the potential of video games and sport applications and experiment with new strategies for incorporating them into their gyms and classrooms, and to promote the inclusion of “video games addicted youth” by changing the paradigm of persistent stereotyping of video games as predominantly mindless, violent forms of entertainment, into seeing the potential of video gaming technologies as instructional tools that takes out the children from the desk chair out into the sport field.