“11 for Health” is an Erasmus+ initiative dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and youth through football-based education. By combining physical activity, health education, and cross-sector collaboration, the project promotes healthier lifestyles and encourages positive behavioral changes among school-aged children.
Through engaging football training sessions, grassroots outreach, and educational campaigns, we aim to raise awareness about key health issues, combat sedentary behavior, and support children in making informed choices about their well-being. By connecting schools, football clubs, and sports institutions across Europe, the “11 for Health” project seeks to foster a culture of cooperation, inclusion, and sustainable health promotion.
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“11 for Health” is a transnational Erasmus+ project that addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing today’s youth: the growing prevalence of physical inactivity, childhood obesity, and poor mental well-being. Rooted in a scientifically proven methodology and inspired by FIFA’s original 11 for Health concept, this initiative aims to promote healthy lifestyle habits through the powerful medium of recreational football.
The project targets children aged 8–11 and seeks to enhance their physical fitness, mental and social well-being, and overall health literacy by integrating football training with key health messages. Delivered over an 11-week period, the programme uses pair-based exercises and small-sided games to engage children in enjoyable, educational, and inclusive activities that foster lifelong healthy habits.
A digital platform, developed in accordance with EU standards and child protection policies, will provide coaches and educators with high-quality video demonstrations of football exercises related to the 11 for Health concept. In addition to that, the digital handbook will complement the platform, ensuring a high-quality description of the concept and appropriate football content to assist coaches and educators in regular implementation.
All participants, including coaches, educators, and children, will be supported with tailored training, starter equipment packs, and access to workshops and educational festivals. The project will also conduct pre- and post-testing to assess the physical and psychological benefits of participation, using scientifically validated tools and methods.
The project’s main objectives (O) are to:
The project has two Work Packages (WPs):
“11 for Health” is an Erasmus+ initiative dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and youth through football-based education.
