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Advocacy events

Other types of events that aim to spread the potential Sport for All through spaces for discussion, planning and sensitization. It involves key actors and decision makers and can also bring alternatives for fundraising

Alzheimer’s

An irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.

Anxiety

Is what we feel when we are worried, tense, or afraid of things that are about to happen or which we think could happen in the future. Is also a natural human response when we feel we are under threat and can be experienced through our thoughts and feelings.

Arthritis

Lack of exercise can lead to arthritis (joint wear). Due to lack of movement, the nutrition of the cartilage and products of metabolism are not removed from the joint. Cartilage degeneration and arthritis are facilitated. Exercising at a moderate level is effective prevention of osteoarthritis.

Award Scheme

Mechanism to encourage, praise effort and promote participation with small rewards such as medals or diplomas.

Skill award scheme Competitive non-professional events Rules in Sport for All (fair play, respect, etc.)

Awards

Event that publicly distinguishes good practices.

Advocacy events Skill award scheme