www.sportgvp.eu 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 (Project Number: 101133538). Lesson Plan 2 - Building Safe and Inclusive Sports Spaces SECTION Title Building Safe and Inclusive Sports Spaces General information and topics This lesson focuses on creating sports environments that promote safety, inclusion, and respect for diversity. It addresses the principles of equality, effective communication, and strategies to prevent exclusion, discrimination, and harassment. Competence, skills, ability Improved/Acquired: ● Awareness of the importance of inclusivity and safety in sports. ● Skills to identify and address exclusion or unsafe practices. ● Competence in designing inclusive sports activities and fostering collaboration. ● Ability to implement policies and practices that ensure safety and inclusion. Goal To empower participants with the knowledge and tools to build and sustain safe and inclusive sports spaces that encourage participation and mutual respect among all individuals, regardless of their background or identity. Section Plan Activity with NonFormal Education 1 Overview: Group discussion and brainstorming on the key elements of safe and inclusive sports spaces. Objectives: By the end of the lesson the participants will be able to: ● Explain the key barriers to inclusion and safety in sports environments. ● Compare different sports environments to identify common challenges and effective strategies for fostering safe and inclusive spaces. Materials: Whiteboard or flipchart, markers, sticky notes, PowerPoint presentation, and prompt cards. Duration: 90 minutes. Steps on implementation: ● Step 1 - Welcome and Icebreaker (15 minutes) ○ Welcome the participants and introduce yourself. ○ Start the session with an icebreaker. Game proposal: “Human Knot” where participants stand in a circle and grab the hands of two different people across the circle, creating a "knot." The group must work together to untangle the knot without letting go of each other’s hands. Emphasise communication, cooperation, and respecting personal space. Human Knot Challenge! (HOW TO PLAY & SOLUTION) ● Step 2 - Introduction (15 minutes) ○ Introduce the topic of the lesson and briefly explain the objectives. Set the space for an open discussion by making participants feel welcomed and safe. ○ Make a group brainstorming asking them “What are some barriers to inclusion and safety in sports?”, give them time to think and then write the thoughts on a whiteboard. Collect similar opinions and make a discussion with connections on the common themes.
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