The project will yield fresh insights into the understanding of ecological behavior in the context of sports activities. It aims to equip young people and youth workers with new skills to inspire their peers to engage in sports activities while maintaining environmental respect. The project also focuses on fostering critical thinking and disseminating knowledge. This encompasses the significance of an ecological approach to sports, the carbon footprint associated with sports, general recycling practices, suitable organic food for young athletes, options for environmentally friendly transportation to sports venues, and the use of sports equipment. The knowledge and skills of youth and youth workers will be expanded to include strategies for integrating disadvantaged youth into environmentally friendly sports activities, project aims to enhance the understanding and capabilities of youth and youth workers in leveraging sports for social inclusion among young athletes. Furthermore, there will be an emphasis on broadening the knowledge and skills of youth and youth workers, facilitating increased utilization of the European Youthpass and Europass CV tools within the target group.
The Green Workout project reflects the current need for a responsible approach to the environment in everyday human activities. Project is based in the European context, it draws inspiration from the Seventh Environmental Action Program 2014-2020. At the national level, insights are derived from a survey conducted by Median in collaboration with Charles University in July 2020. Additionally, a local, project-specific perspective is shaped by an anonymous survey undertaken at the largest fitness center in the Pilsen region. The project is based on the following needs of the target group: the pursuit of sports despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental protection, socially responsible behavior, critical thinking about daily actions, the desire for integration and inclusion, and the drive to overcome obstacles. The tools created by the project are designed to fulfill these needs, allowing young people to actively contribute to and shape the project's outcomes. These outputs aim to facilitate a healthy and active lifestyle, enabling individuals to engage in sports activities even in the face of challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic or social, economic, or health disadvantages.