The Universal Sports School “Spartakus” was established in September 2021 in response to a genuine need for providing children in Gacko with a stimulating environment conducive to their well-rounded psycho-physical development. The organisation’s primary objectives are centred around nurturing the comprehensive development of children between the ages of 3 and 12. All activities are designed to foster the holistic growth of each individual. The programme encompasses facets that contribute to children’s psycho-physical well-being, deformity prevention, education, and the enhancement of both motor and cognitive skills. In addition to these components, there is a strong focus on cultivating socially desirable skills in every child. The mission is to offer children a diverse range of activities to ensure their proper physical development, as well as activities that will fortify their mental resilience.
“In today’s world of rapid modernization, extensive screen time, and pervasive digitization, we have witnessed the consequences of growing generations who are increasingly alienated, socially detached, and inadequately guided. These realizations have motivated us to promote the concept of a healthy lifestyle through a variety of activities that reconnect children and youth with nature and with each other, which is of paramount importance.”
Nada Jovović, Universal Sports School "Spartakus
The “Healthy Life Becomes a Habit” project, initiated by the Universal Sports School “Spartakus” in partnership with the “Volujak” mountaineering society, has recently been launched in the Gacko municipality. This project is designed to offer outdoor sports and recreational activities for young people, aiming to foster physical and mental well-being while instilling values such as responsibility and a deep appreciation for nature. The project is targeted at individuals aged 5 to 30.
Nada Jovović from the “Spartakus” sports school underscores the importance of nurturing a healthy younger generation within society. She explains that the project was initiated with the goal of ingraining a culture of health and well-being in the young population from an early age. “In today’s world of rapid modernization, extensive screen time, and pervasive digitization, we have witnessed the consequences of growing generations who are increasingly alienated, socially detached, and inadequately guided. They have become physically inactive and mentally fragile. These realizations have motivated us to promote the concept of a healthy lifestyle through a variety of activities that reconnect children and youth with nature and with each other, which is of paramount importance,” says Nada.
The “Healthy Life Becomes a Habit” project has received support from the EU-funded Regional Programme on Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 2 (ReLOaD2).
The project’s activities have been thoughtfully structured to create a seamless progression, with each subsequent activity building upon the previous ones. Some of the activities that have already been successfully executed include a running school, workshops focusing on the significance of first aid for safe outdoor activities, sessions on outdoor orientation and navigation, a hiking school, an outdoor fitness training programme, a sports and recreational event known as “Phone-Free Day,” and more. Conversely, the upcoming agenda includes exciting activities such as “Clicker and Elastic Band Games,” two outdoor fitness training sessions, a hiking expedition, an obstacle race, and another running school.
“Through our project initiatives, we’re reaffirming that individuals in smaller local communities aren’t passive or apathetic; rather, they lack opportunities to make their leisure time more meaningful.”
Nada Jovović, Universal Sports School "Spartakus
Nada highlights that the response and enthusiasm from the local community towards all aspects of the “Healthy Life Becomes a Habit” project have exceeded their expectations. She comments, “Through our project initiatives, we’re reaffirming that individuals in smaller local communities aren’t passive or apathetic; rather, they lack opportunities to make their leisure time more meaningful.”
Nada goes on to emphasize the project’s broader significance. She states, “What’s truly important is that, following the completion of this project, there will be a significantly larger number of young people and children who will develop a profound appreciation for nature.” Moreover, she anticipates that their families and parents will also spend more time in natural surroundings.
About the project
The Regional Programme on Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 2 (ReLOaD2) is a continuation of EU-supported initiatives – Local Democracy Strengthening Project (LOD, 2009-2016) and the subsequently expanded Regional Program for Local Democracy in the Western Balkans (ReLOaD, 2017-2020). As the previous ones, this project is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). ReLOaD2 is implemented in the Western Balkans, in particular Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
The Regional Programme on Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 2 (ReLOaD2)
Photo credits: ReLOaD2
The “Healthy Life Becomes a Habit” project, initiated by the Universal Sports School “Spartakus” in partnership with the “Volujak” mountaineering society, has recently been launched in the Gacko municipality. This project is designed to offer outdoor sports and recreational activities for young people, aiming to foster physical and mental well-being while instilling values such as responsibility and a deep appreciation for nature. The project is targeted at individuals aged 5 to 30.
Nada Jovović from the “Spartakus” sports school underscores the importance of nurturing a healthy younger generation within society. She explains that the project was initiated with the goal of ingraining a culture of health and well-being in the young population from an early age. “In today’s world of rapid modernization, extensive screen time, and pervasive digitization, we have witnessed the consequences of growing generations who are increasingly alienated, socially detached, and inadequately guided. They have become physically inactive and mentally fragile. These realizations have motivated us to promote the concept of a healthy lifestyle through a variety of activities that reconnect children and youth with nature and with each other, which is of paramount importance,” says Nada.
The “Healthy Life Becomes a Habit” project has received support from the EU-funded Regional Programme on Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 2 (ReLOaD2).
The project’s activities have been thoughtfully structured to create a seamless progression, with each subsequent activity building upon the previous ones. Some of the activities that have already been successfully executed include a running school, workshops focusing on the significance of first aid for safe outdoor activities, sessions on outdoor orientation and navigation, a hiking school, an outdoor fitness training programme, a sports and recreational event known as “Phone-Free Day,” and more. Conversely, the upcoming agenda includes exciting activities such as “Clicker and Elastic Band Games,” two outdoor fitness training sessions, a hiking expedition, an obstacle race, and another running school.
Nada highlights that the response and enthusiasm from the local community towards all aspects of the “Healthy Life Becomes a Habit” project have exceeded their expectations. She comments, “Through our project initiatives, we’re reaffirming that individuals in smaller local communities aren’t passive or apathetic; rather, they lack opportunities to make their leisure time more meaningful.”
Nada goes on to emphasize the project’s broader significance. She states, “What’s truly important is that, following the completion of this project, there will be a significantly larger number of young people and children who will develop a profound appreciation for nature.” Moreover, she anticipates that their families and parents will also spend more time in natural surroundings.
About the project
The Regional Programme on Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 2 (ReLOaD2) is a continuation of EU-supported initiatives – Local Democracy Strengthening Project (LOD, 2009-2016) and the subsequently expanded Regional Program for Local Democracy in the Western Balkans (ReLOaD, 2017-2020). As the previous ones, this project is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). ReLOaD2 is implemented in the Western Balkans, in particular Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
Photo credits: ReLOaD2
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