THEATLONWhere movement meets creativity
Our Story
THEATLON was born from a shared experience among partners working in sport, theatre, education, and social inclusion. Across different countries, we observed similar challenges - physical education often becomes competitive, exclusionary, or disconnected from creativity.
We asked ourselves: What if movement could be a space for expression, collaboration, and confidence-building instead?
This question became the starting point of THEATLON.
Specific Objectives
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To contribute to more inclusive and supportive school communities by encouraging approaches that enhance wellbeing, creativity, and social interaction through movement and artistic expression.
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Strengthen transnational cooperation and project management
Ensure effective coordination, communication, and collaboration among project partners to deliver high-quality results and build capacity for working in an international context. -
Develop an innovative inclusive methodology
Design and test a methodology that combines adapted physical activities and theatre techniques to support the participation of students with disabilities. -
Train teachers in inclusive practices
Provide special education and physical education teachers with practical tools, resources, and training to deliver inclusive physical and creative activities. -
Pilot and evaluate inclusive activities in schools
Implement and assess the methodology through activities in school environments to demonstrate its effectiveness and impact on student participation and engagement. -
Disseminate results and promote adoption
Share project outcomes and encourage the uptake of the methodology by schools and stakeholders at regional, national, and European levels.