STARS

The STARS project aims to create a more inclusive and equitable sports sector by providing equal access and participation possibilities, which in turn will have a positive and transformative impact on individuals, communities, and society by addressing the social dimension, implementing inclusive practices, addressing social issues and promoting lifelong learning. STARS identifies key challenges in the sport sector, related to digitalisation, green transition, discrimination and gender-based violence, and other challenges derived from the recent COVID-19 pandemic.

Although the challenges are increasing, there is a big gap when it comes to projects and research focusing on the sports sector, not allowing challenges to be transformed into opportunities. Evidently, the latest studies within the sport sector, in terms of education, skills and competences date back, even before COVID-19. STARS aims to engage in meaningful, intense international and intersectional cooperation to provide an educational framework that addresses the challenges of sport and covers this gap.

 

In order to achieve these goals, STARS will foster the creation of Large-scale and Regional Skill Partnerships, and design, develop and test implement a Holistic Sports Education Model.

The objectives of STARS are:
Objective 1
Foster collaborative skills partnerships and improve stakeholder engagement in the sports sector in order to achieve long-term and systemic impact.
Objective 2
Increase skills anticipation in the sport sector and bridge the gaps, through the development of learning pills for upskilling and reskilling of sports professional, athletes and educators.
Objective 3
Develop a long-term skills strategy for sport professionals by creating a Sports Skills Ecosystem and providing a comprehensive methodology for addressing future skills needs.
Objective 4
Foster applied research in the sports sector by bringing together the sport industry, sports associations and educational providers.
Objective 5
Establish sustainable financial models to ensure better and long-term funding for sports, education, training and infrastructure.
Objective 6
Foster inclusion, equality and diversity in the sport sector and ensure access and participation through the design and development of building blocks to end racism, with a focus on open sport schools.
Objective 7
Establish support programmes to assist sport professionals, athletes and learners improving their employment opportunities through dual careers, career guidance, validation of prior and informal learning and career transition.
Objective 8
Increase the quality and attractiveness of the sport sector at a European, National, Regional and Local Level by promoting health and fitness through innovative approaches and awareness campaigns to a wider population and encouraging healthy lifestyle for all.
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Consortium

European Active Ageing Challenge – EUAPPTIVE

Funding Call: ERASMUS-SPORT-2023-SCP

Reference: 101134159

Duration: 2023- 2025

Website: www.euapptive.eu

 

Funding Call: ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PEX-COVE

Reference: 101143990

Duration: 2024-2027

Website: www.shapingsport.eu

Building a positive coaching philosophy in grassroots sports – CoachingPLUS

Funding Call: ERASMUS-SPORT-2023-CB

Reference: 101134167

Duration: 2023- 2025