I-PLAY Core Training: Inclusive Heritage Games for Educators (EN)

Welcome to the I-PLAY Core Training

I-PLAY is a European Erasmus+ Sport project (Proposal No. 101244092, February 2026 – July 2027) that brings traditional sports and games (TSG) back into schools, youth clubs and communities as tools for social inclusion, active lifestyles and living cultural heritage.

This free online course is the core training of the project. It is designed for teachers, PE instructors, youth workers, coaches, sports-club volunteers and community facilitators who want to use heritage games to include young people of every background, gender and ability.

Who builds I-PLAY

• ABARKA ONGD (Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain) – project coordinator, digital toolkit and online platform
• Biga Gelişim Spor Kulübü (Biga, Türkiye) – training curriculum, Train-the-Trainer and local sports festivals
• Association SEDA (Poland) – training needs assessment, quality assurance, evaluation and policy research

What you will learn

The course follows the I-PLAY Training Curriculum (six modules) and adds a practical Games Library:

1. M1 · Introduction to Traditional Sports & Games – why heritage games matter today
2. M2 · Rules & Safety Guidelines – running sessions safely and fairly
3. M3 · Inclusive Adaptations for Marginalised Groups – adapting games for gender, disability, migrant and newcomer youth
4. M4 · Community Engagement Strategies – families, schools, clubs and local festivals
5. M5 · Practice & Peer Feedback – planning, delivering and reflecting on your own session
6. M6 · Digital Tools & the I-PLAY Platform – using the digital toolkit and sharing your practice
7. Games Library – 12 inclusive heritage games from Spain/Basque Country, Türkiye and Poland, with facilitation guidance

How the course works

• 28 lessons with practical examples from the project and video placeholders for game demonstrations
• 7 quizzes (pass mark 70%) – one at the end of each module
• 7 practical assignments – short tasks you apply in your own school, club or community
• Certificate of completion once all lessons, quizzes and assignments are completed

Estimated learning time: about 10–14 hours, self-paced. Spanish, Turkish and Polish versions are being prepared.

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