National Reports Of Best Practices
And Recommendations on Policy Making Combined With Sports


National Best Practices
Achieving excellence requires a commitment to continuous improvement and the adoption of good practices that align with society’s standards and emerging trends. Each partner of the consortium collected 3 best practices from their own countries to better equip readers with actionable insights that can be tailored to their unique organizational contexts and help them seek to thrive in an ever evolving social environment.

Ireland
Best Practices
01
Diversity & Inclusion
Organization: Sport Ireland
Type of practice: Sport Ireland Policy on Participation in Sport by People with Disabilities, LGBTI+ and Ethnic Minority.
02
Wellbeing in Sport
03
Organization: Sport NI
Type of practice: Working with partners in the mental health and sports sectors to raise awareness, understanding, and knowledge of mental health and wellbeing in sport.
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Women in Sports
Organization: Athletics Ireland
Type of practice: It encompasses a strategic plan consisting of various initiatives, mentorship programs, coaching pathways, and promotional efforts to elevate female representation.


Portugal
Best Practices
01
Sports without Bullying
Organization: Portuguese Institute of Sports and Youth
Type of practice: Educational Tool
02
National Plan of Sports’ Ethics
Organization: Portuguese Institute of Sports and Youth
Type of practice: Training Courses
03
Organization: CAIS
Type of practice: Workshop sessions
“Move, Make It Happen”


Italy
Best Practices
01
Coaching Education Programs
Organization: Sport Ireland
Type of practice: This program emphasizes formal education and certification for coaches and sports staff. It includes comprehensive training in sports science, psychology, physiology, and tactics to ensure coaches have the necessary skills to develop athletes effectively.
02
Courses and Training for Sports Staff
Organization: CONI School of Sport
Type of practice: This initiative offers specialized courses and training for coaches, trainers, and sports managers. It integrates both theoretical knowledge and practical training, covering areas like injury prevention, sports nutrition, and athlete management.
03
Organization: Italian Football Federation (FIGC)
Type of practice: This program, in collaboration with universities, focuses on high-performance coaching and technical direction specifically for team sports, especially football (soccer).
Coaching and Technical Direction in Team Sports


Bulgaria
Best Practices
01
Dual Career of Athletes
Organization: Ministry of Youth and Sports
Type of practice: Legislation and Policy
02
Interdisciplinary Approach to Education
Organization: National Sports Academy “Vasil Levski"
Type of practice: Higher Education Courses
03
Organization: National Sports Academy “Vasil Levski”
Type of practice: Training Courses
UEFA Football Training Courses


Poland
Best Practices
01
Active School – Active Pupil
Organization: The European Law School
Type of practice: Course
02
Sport for All
Organization: Ministry of Sport and Tourism
Type of practice: Co-financing measure
03
Organization: Train to Be Good Association
Type of practice: Educational tool
Pathway for women – sport is equal


Romania
Best Practices
01
Together for the future
02
COME ON THE BOAT WITH US!
03
Organization: Gheorghe Hagi Football Academy
Type of practice: Training Courses
Organization: Romanian Rowing Federation
Type of practice: Training Courses
Organization: Romanian National Sports Agency
Type of practice: Awareness raising activity
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