Enhancing sport and physical activity by culture

Journal Sport and Citizenship n°55

Editorials words

“Sport and culture are often opposed, but I think they actually have a lot in common: performance, emotion, the pursuit of beautiful movements, and also, and above all, their ability to offer a variety of disciplines which are each unique channels of expression for personal development, liberation, finding one’s way and feeling good…”.
These words from Tony Estanguet on the subject of the Cultural Olympiad sum up the connections which exist between sport and culture. They also evoke the distance and sometimes the lack of knowledge separating the two sectors, both of which contribute to personal fulfilment and social cohesion.

Sport and culture, a field to explore

Exploring the links between sport and culture and, in particular, examining why it is worth using natural, historical or intangible heritage to encourage individuals to get physically active, was the aim of the European SPACHE Project. The project was supported by the EU’s Erasmus+ Sport programme and run by a consortium of nine partners including out Think Tank; it was the chance to document this subject and also to test four pilot programmes in different environments. In this revue you will find a presentation of all these activities.

What are the lessons of the Spache project dedicated to sport and culture ?

Several things can be learnt from this project. Firstly, that pleasure – in discovery, learning and having fun – is a key factor for getting people to do a physical activity, and on this level, discovering our heritage can be particularly useful as an impetus. Secondly, that projects combining sport and culture are formed when there are “connectors”, individuals who make a link between two universes which often have little to do with each other. Finally, that these projects must be long-lasting, visible and out in the open (outside stadiums, museums and libraries…) to form a real part of our common culture.

Sylvain LANDA
Editorial Director

Recommendations of Sport and Citizenship

Eva Jacomet, project manager at the Think Tank, presents the recommendations and lessons that Sport and Citizenship addresses to decision-makers in the sports world about “sport” and “culture”:

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Summary

European News

Inclusion through sport will be on the agenda of the Spanish Presidency of the EU – Pilar Barrero García, Counsellor of Sport at the Spanish Representation to the EU
Traditional games and sports are part of our intangible cultural heritage – Ernesto Renato Ottone Ramírez, Assistant Director-General for Culture at UNESCO

Special Feature – Enhancing sport and physical activity by culture

Cultural heritage as a playground! – José Fidalgo Martins, project manager at Tempo Livre, the pilot organization
Building on good practice to create SPACHE pilot programmes
Tourism and sport: a winning formula – Paolo Zerneri, Head of the «Demography and Sports» department of Gargnano (Italie)
JTraditional games and sports: cultivating the heritage – Gorazd Cvelbar, Slovenian Olympic Committee
Sport is part of our national identity and culture – Matjaž Han, Slovenian Minister of Economy, Tourism and Sports
In Guimarães, discover the culture of linen through sport! – Vitor Marques,municipality of Guimarães
Expedition Friesland! – Johan Spijksma et Anita Bakker from Sport Fryslân
What are the impacts for the SPACHE pilot programs? – Emma Paladino, Flavia Pesce, Elena Ferrari et Francesco Sanguineti, researchers at the Istituto per la Ricerca Sociale
A framework to strengthen the capacities of sports and cultural actors – Game Mothibi, senior manager at TAFISA
A guide to identifying key factors for success – Eva Jacomet, project manager at the Think Tank
Removing barriers between sectors – Noël Corbin General delegate for transmission, the regions and cultural democracy (DG2TDC) in the French Ministry for Culture
When art brings Mexico City 68 back to life – Yvan Gastaut, lecturer at the University of the Côte d’Azur
Sport and the intangible cultural heritage: living heritage? – Mathilde Lamothe, researcher at the University of Pau specialising in the heritage process

Sport and Society

UEFA and UNHCR commit together to helping refugees – UEFA
Building stronger links between the sport, education, equality and health sectors – Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO
Football for Schools: when football meets education – FIFA, Football For Schools
“Gagner du terrain”: Facilities to encourage sport – Groupe FDJ
« Ecology is the common goal in the world of sport » – Yves Pellicier, president of MAIF
Open Football Club : cultural openness at the service of youth football players – Fondaction du Football
The Crédit Agricole, partner of the film “Marinette” – Crédit Agricole
Protecting volunteers – what can sports clubs do? – Colin Miège, President of the Sport and Citizenship Think Tank’s Scientific Committee
At FC Lorient, sports training, scholastic and civic education – Acadomia
The Pays de la Loire Region Tour: an event linking territories along the Loire – Région Pays de la Loire
A committed club: les Neptunes de Nantes! – Les Neptunes de Nantes

Sport and Citizenship

Successful launch for the OSES Project! – Clara Gauthier, Head of European Affairs at the Sport and Citizenship Think Tank
Inclusive urban environments for physical activity – InAbled Cities
Trustee’s word – Laëtitia Bernard, Radio France journalist and writer Sport and Citizenship Think Tank

Speak up

Cultural perspective, the Nantes International Open Squash tournament? – François Le Jort

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