Description
There is a need for Polish-Norwegian cooperation focused on sports, to promote transfer of knowledge and innovative solutions. The main objective will be training of youth, implementation of innovative way of training based on kinesiology and finally creating IT training program founded on achieved experiences, promotion of international dialogue, popularization of healthy lifestyle, developing IT skills and abilities, amplifying the language competence,extending knowledge about history and culture of each country,developing abilities to work in a team and idea of fair play. The results of the project will feed in to a multimedia guidebook of volleyball training with elements of kinesiology with methodical instructions on trainings with kinesiology (IT recording), matches and training camps. Successful School Volleyball Club in ZS nr 5 is will be an innovative idea for Norwegian schools thanks to exchange ideas in sport matters.
Summary of project results
The project objective was to develop an innovative volleyball training program based on sports kinesiology and psychophysical aspects. The program was the result of joint training sessions and workshops during three student exchanges. Project participants had the opportunity to develop their sports skills during volleyball training sessions with Polish and Norwegian coaches. They also acquired knowledge in the field of physiotherapy, nutrition and sports psychology. This knowledge and their improved volleyball skills made the students more aware of safety and efficiency in sports. Meeting peers from Norway strengthened the Polish participants’ attitude of openness towards other cultures and peoples. This was also an opportunity to improve their communication skills. Young people learned about the history and traditions of the partner countries, in addition to enjoying some of their most beautiful landscapes. Project participants had the unique chance to sit in the audience during the 2014 Volleyball World Championship in Gdańsk, and during a Polish-Norwegian sports camp, they were visited by Michał Kubiak, captain of the Polish national volleyball team, winner of the 2014 championship. The experience gained in the project reinforced the school’s image as a reliable and responsible partner. Future plans include further cooperation with the school from Norway in addition to finding new project partners in EEA countries. Major outcomes and impacts of the project: (1) students and teachers acquired new valuable skills concerning volleyball training and psychophysical aspects of this sport; (2) Polish and Norwegian students worked together, which also gave them an opportunity to practice their communication skills and to enhance their openness towards other cultures; (3) project participants had the opportunity to see the best volleyball players in the world in action during the 2014 Volleyball World Championship; (4) an innovative and comprehensive volleyball training programme containing elements of sport kinesiology and psychophysical support, which can be used for players at all levels. Project website:
http://www.lo18.szczecin.pl/polskanorwegia/
Summary of bilateral results
Common activities and gained experience reinforced the belief that it is worth to continue cooperation. If there is a possibility to apply for the new funds, both partners could continue cooperation at a higher level of involvement of the participants. Generated in the course of this project, a multimedia guide constitutes the introduction and basis for further stages of training volleyball. The main result of the project is an innovative Polish-Norwegian training method in volleyball, using elements of sports kinesiology, and presented its guidelines in the handbook and multimedia program, which was presented at the methodological conference and published on the website of the project. The Polish institution was responsible for the technical work related to the production of materials, and organizational, associated with the methodical conference. Both parties have worked together on the concept of a theoretical guide and teaching materials in the form of instructional videos, presenting methodological innovation and its application in practice.