Phytech Youth – Digital Technologies to Increase the Physical Activity of Young People 

PROJECT NUMBER: 2023-1-TR01-KA210-YOU-000167260
TIMESPAN OF THE PROJECT: 01/12/2023 - 30/11/2025
FINANCING PROGRAM: Erasmus+

Objectives

The project aims to: 

  • Systematic Literature review on the usage of digital technologies by youth for physical activity aims 
  • PhytechYouth online platform to enhance knowledge around digital technologies and physical activity in youth 
  • Training sessions for 30 youngsters 

Activities

The project will engage in the following activities:

  • Empowering youth physical activity by raising awareness among youngsters 
  • Raising awareness about non-communicable health problems such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases etc. 
  • Identifying barriers and opportunities about participation to physical activities and offering solutions. 
  • Defining the relationship between physical activity and technology 
  • Assessing the impact of digital technologies on youth 
  • Introducing Digital Technologies developed to increase physical activity, and informing youth about the use of these technologies 
  • Determining barriers and facilitators for the use of Digital Technologies developed to increase physical activity 

Results

The project will generate the following outcomes:

  • Systematic Literature review on the usage of digital technologies by youth for physical activity aims
  • Guideline on how to use digital technologies to enhance physical activity, by identifying barriers and opportunities
  • Enhancement of physical activity among and beyond project participants
  • Development in organizational level (professional development for staff, capacity increase etc.) 

Partners

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