In the implementation phase (WP3 piloting the combination of sport and art-based activities) we will pilot the sport and art-based activities to find the most effective methods in Finland, Turkey, Portugal and Poland. The information from WP 2 is combined to form different combinational methods of art and physical exercises, providing the testing grounds for […]

It’s not exactly breaking news to say that DK Metcalf is talented. Back in 2019, the 6-foot-4 receiver ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash and posted a 40.5-inch vertical at the combine. Metcalf is one of the most athletic wideouts in the league and has been a star from the moment he stepped foot on an NFL field. He […]

Creative Workshop: Developing Pedagogical Principles and Methods for the Educational Pack 2.0 Workshop Overview This interactive workshop of the WP 4 , was designed to foster innovative thinking and collaborative development of pedagogical principles and methods for inclusion in an educational pack. Participants will engage in creative ideation techniques, group discussions, and hands-on activities to […]

To say Los Angeles Dodgers fans don’t like Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer would be an understatement. They don’t dislike him because he’s a star player on the team trying to beat them in the World Series, but they hate him for being a member of the 2017 Houston Astros. That Astros team cheated […]

One unexpected answer:  theatre.   That’s exactly what the JOY in Sports project set out to explore—by introducing Forum Theatre to young sports team captains. The result? A surprisingly powerful experience that left a lasting impact.   What Is Forum Theatre?   Forum Theatre is an interactive form of theatre where the audience doesn’t just […]

If baseball boomers could have it their way. MLB players would do their jobs without trying to make it look cool. This means no celebrating after getting out of a jam, no strutting after striking somebody out, and especially, no bat flipping. While younger MLB fans might think showboating after hitting a home run is […]

Turku University of Applied Sciences piloted successfully The Forum Theatre method in youth sports. Forum Theatre is an interactive form of theatre intended to change the lives of its audience by turning spectators into active participants, who propose and enact solutions to the social problems presented in the performance. In the JOY project, the Forum […]

Through eight weeks of NFL football, I can safely say the prevailing narrative this season has been different from the last. Unlike in 2024, we have not spent each and every week discussing whether the Kansas City Chiefs get the benefit of the doubt more often than their opponents. That’s thanks in part to the […]

 ERASMUS + sports project “JOY in SPORTS” partners meeting was held in Estonia, Tallinn 17th-18th of September 2025 #joyinsport  WP3 leader Asuman Saltan from Yalova Ortopedikler Spor klübü gives overview about  the implementation phase.In the implementation phase  we will pilot the sport and art-based activities to find the most effective methods in Finland, Turkey, Portugal, Poland […]