Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences. has launched a new research and development project titled “Promotion and Dissemination of EDUball and mini-EDUball Methods in Education and Therapy for People of Various Ages,” which has received funding from the state budget.
The aim of the project is to promote the innovative methods of EDUball and mini-EDUball in education and therapy. It has received support under the “Social Responsibility of Science II” program granted by the Minister of Science and Higher Education.
The project “Promotion and Dissemination of EDUball and mini-EDUball Methods” is being carried out by a team of researchers led by Sara Wawrzyniak, PhD the project leader, as well as Assoc. prof. Ireneusz Cichy and Prof. Andrzej Rokita, who serves as the academic supervisor.
The goal of the initiative is to disseminate the findings of scientific research and development work that demonstrate the potential of EDUball and mini-EDUball methods in working with children in preschool and early school education, as well as in therapy for older adults. These methods represent an innovative approach to supporting the physical, intellectual, and social development of individuals across various age groups.
EDUball and mini-EDUball are innovative educational methods that combine elements of sport, play, and physical activity in the teaching process. These are specially designed balls that use various techniques to support the development of children and adults in different areas: motor, intellectual, social, and emotional.
Project details:
- Agreement number: POPUL/SP/0157/2024/02
- Funding institution: Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego
- Amount of funding: 172.610,00 PLN
- Project duration: 21 months (from November 2024 to July 2026)
- Program: Social Responsibility of Science II
The project is part of efforts aimed at the development of contemporary educational and therapeutic methods that address the needs of various age groups, particularly in the context of early school education and support for individuals in late adulthood.
The project is funded by the state budget, granted by the Minister of Science under the “Social Responsibility of Science II” program.
More information about the “Social Responsibility of Science II” program can be found on the website: www.gov.pl/web/nauka/spoleczna-odpowiedzialnosc-nauki-ii.
