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The project places particular emphasis on the effect of physical activity and sports on climate change. The implementation of the program in the field will help students to interact with each other, and develop skills of integration and adoption of a common goal. The students of the class during the lesson of Physical Education will develop respect for the environment and a mutual understanding of the importance of the habits of each individual has on climate change. In addition, they will acquire knowledge about the importance and effectiveness of teamwork, which will have an impact on their subsequent actions. 

Furthermore, the dissemination of the program through the channels of the University and the research team will inform the school community and encourage the participation of students and teachers to develop links and endorse climate change though physical activity and sports. 

MOVING MORE TO LIVE BETTER AND PROTECT NATURE

through ENLITE – ENvironmentally LITErate youth through an interdisciplinary intervention, carried out by the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at the University of Thessaly. This project is being implemented within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0,” funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU (Implementing Body: H.F.R.I.).
Innovative physical education lessons brought elementary school pupils into direct contact with the issue of climate change. From carrying “containers” to learn about water conservation, recycling, sustainable nutrition, and what children need to do to cope with high and low temperatures 🏃‍♂️💧, to energy floors that generate electricity with our steps ⚡️, as well as portable solar panels, the children learned what Watts and Joules are, explored renewable energy sources through physical activity, and discovered how simple behaviors (taking the stairs instead of the elevator!) can protect our planet and save electricity!

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