AquaSafe Kids

ongoing

The AquaSafe Kids (ASK) project aims to promote health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) and increase participation in sports by integrating structured, high-quality swimming education into school curricula across Europe. The project directly addresses the Erasmus+ priority of encouraging healthy lifestyles by ensuring children engage in regular physical activity through swimming, fostering lifelong fitness habits and reducing sedentary behaviour. ASK also promotes social inclusion, ensuring equal access for disadvantaged children and those with disabilities through adaptive teaching methods and accessible facilities. ASK will be implemented through a structured work plan, including the development of an inclusive swimming curriculum, the creation of a digital platform, and pilot testing in multiple European regions to refine and adapt the program to diverse local contexts. The project’s Water Education Toolkit (WET) and Water Safety Organizational Toolkit (WOT) will provide educators and local authorities with the necessary resources to implement sustainable and effective aquatic education programs. The project is aligned with key EU policies, including the EU Work Plan for Sport (2024–2027), the HealthyLifestyle4All initiative, and the European Week of Sport, contributing to grassroots sport development and HEPA promotion. Supported by European Aquatics and Special Olympics, ASK fosters cross-border cooperation and the exchange of best practices, ensuring a strong transnational dimension and the scalability of results beyond the project’s duration. Through collaboration with schools, local authorities, and sports federations, ASK will provide structured swimming programs, innovative digital tools, and certified instructor training, ensuring long-term sustainability. By embedding swimming into physical education, the project will enhance children’s health, confidence, and safety, making aquatic education an integral part of active and healthy lifestyles across EU.