ANNALES KINESIOLOGIAE • 16 • 2025 • 1 101 REPORTS AND REVIEWS/POROČILA IN OCENE, 101–108 CONTINUOUS INTERGENERATIONAL PLAY FOR NEUROPLASTICITY: THE NEUROPLAY PROJECT The NeuroPlay project (GA: 101134703) addresses the growing need for innovative approaches to promoting health and well-being across generations. With approximately 1.5 billion grandparents worldwide, this project highlights the untapped potential of intergenerational activities to promote neurological development in children and support healthy aging in older people. As part of this project, we are exploring the possibilities of intergenerational play as an effective tool for promoting cognitive, physical, and social well- -being. These activities create unique opportunities for interaction that allow younger and older generations to learn from each other and develop mutual respect and understanding. Through carefully designed motor-cognitive exer- cises, NeuroPlay promotes neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt and form new neural connections, which benefits participants of all ages. NeuroPlay emphasizes collaborative activities that stimulate lateral motor transfer, a method that encourages the application of skills learned in a certain context to other tasks. By incorporating neuroscience principles, the project ensures that its activities are both scientifically sound and practically engaging. Project Partners: The project is carried out by a consortium of international experts: 1. Slovenian Association of Kinesiologists (KiSi), Slovenia – Lead partner. 2. Športno društvo Snowpack (Snowpack), Slovenia. 3. Sdruzhenie Balgarsko Ski Uchilishte (Bulgarian Ski School, BSS), Bulgaria. 4. The International Association of Snowsports in Schools and Universities (IAESS), Austria – contribution to knowledge translation and content development. Goals and Objectives NeuroPlay aims to achieve the following: – To promote the neurological development of children and support the cognitive and physical health of seniors. – Promote intergenerational cooperation through year-round activities. – To develop and disseminate innovative methods for motor-cognitive training. 102 REPORTS AND REVIEWS/POROČILA IN OCENE, 101–108 ANNALES KINESIOLOGIAE • 16 • 2025 • 1 Activities and Results As part of the project, workshops, camps, and joint events were organized in Slovenia and Bulgaria for children and seniors. The main activities included: – Workshops introducing the NeuroPlay method and its neuroscience-ba- sed framework. – National workshops focusing on intergenerational activities such as kayaking, balance training, and AcroYoga to improve motor-cognitive skills and strengthen the bonds between generations. – Seasonal camps with various activities such as stand-up paddleboarding and motor-cognitive games designed to promote neuroplasticity and pre- pare the participants for future challenges. In all these activities, IAESS from Austria has played a crucial role in the implementation of knowledge and content development. The project also in- cludes a digital platform to track the participants’ progress and motivate them to stay engaged. Impact and Future Directions NeuroPlay has created a solid foundation for intergenerational collaboration that contributes to healthier aging in seniors and better neurological outcomes in children. By promoting mutual understanding and year-round engagement, this project is in line with the Erasmus+ priorities and demonstrates the trans- formative power of intergenerational play. Planned activities include additional workshops and camps to further extend the reach and impact of the project. Recognitions The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which only reflects the vi- ews of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Information on the Project Project: Continuous Intergenerational Play for Neuroplasticity (NeuroPlay) Grant agreement: 101134703 Call: ERASMUS-SPORT-2023-SSCP Website: https://kisi.si/neuroplay/ Rado Pišot, Uroš Marušič https://kisi.si/neuroplay/ ANNALES KINESIOLOGIAE • 16 • 2025 • 1 103 REPORTS AND REVIEWS/POROČILA IN OCENE, 101–108 NEPREKINJENA MEDGENERACIJSKA IGRA ZA NEVROPLASTIČNOST: PROJEKT NEUROPLAY Projekt NeuroPlay (GA: 101134703) se osredinja na naraščajočo potrebo po inovativnih pristopih za spodbujanje zdravja in dobrega počutja vseh generacij. Po vsem svetu živi približno 1,5 milijarde starih staršev, kar ponuja izjemen, toda premalo izkoriščen potencial medgeneracijskih dejavnosti za spodbujanje nevrološkega razvoja otrok in podpiranje zdravega staranja starejših. V okviru projekta raziskujemo možnosti medgeneracijske igre kot učinko- vitega orodja za spodbujanje kognitivnega, fizičnega in socialnega blagostanja. Te dejavnosti ustvarjajo edinstvene priložnosti za interakcijo, ki omogočajo mlajšim in starejšim generacijam, da se učijo druga od druge ter razvijajo med- sebojno spoštovanje in razumevanje. Projekt NeuroPlay s skrbno oblikovanimi gibalno-kognitivnimi vajami spodbuja nevroplastičnost – sposobnost možga- nov, da se prilagajajo in tvorijo nove nevronske povezave, kar koristi udeležen- cem vseh starosti. NeuroPlay poudarja sodelovalne dejavnosti, ki spodbujajo lateralni moto- rični transfer – proces, ki spodbuja prenos naučenih spretnosti z enega konte- ksta na druge naloge. Projekt z vključevanjem nevroznanstvenih načel zagota- vlja, da so dejavnosti znanstveno utemeljene in hkrati privlačne za udeležence. Projektni partnerji Projekt izvaja konzorcij mednarodnih strokovnjakov: 1. Društvo kineziologov Slovenije (KiSi), Slovenija – vodilni partner, 2. Športno društvo Snowpack (Snowpack), Slovenija, 3. Združenje Balgarsko Ski Uchilishte (Bolgarška smučarska šola, BSS), Bolgarija, 4. Mednarodno združenje za športe na snegu v šolah in na univerzah (IAESS), Avstrija – prispevek k prenosu znanja in razvoju vsebin. Cilji in namen Projekt NeuroPlay si prizadeva doseči te cilje: – spodbujati nevrološki razvoj otrok ter podpirati kognitivno in fizično zdravje starejših, – spodbujati medgeneracijsko sodelovanje s celoletnimi dejavnostmi, – razviti in širiti inovativne metode za gibalno-kognitivni trening. 104 REPORTS AND REVIEWS/POROČILA IN OCENE, 101–108 ANNALES KINESIOLOGIAE • 16 • 2025 • 1 Dejavnosti in rezultati V okviru projekta so bili v Sloveniji in Bolgariji organizirane delavnice, tabori in skupni dogodki, pri katerih so sodelovali otroci in starejši. Ključne dejavnosti so vključevale: – Delavnice, ki so predstavljale metodo NeuroPlay in njen nevroznanstve- ni okvir. – Nacionalne delavnice, osredinjene na medgeneracijske dejavnosti, kot so kajakaštvo, trening ravnotežja in AcroYoga, za izboljšanje gibalno- -kognitivnih sposobnosti in krepitev vezi med generacijami. – Sezonski tabori z različnimi dejavnostmi, kot so stoječe veslanje in gi- balno-kognitivne igre, ki spodbujajo nevroplastičnost in udeležence pri- pravljajo na prihodnje izzive. Pri vseh teh dejavnostih je imelo ključno vlogo pri implementaciji znanja in razvoju vsebine združenje IAESS iz Avstrije. Projekt vključuje tudi digitalno platformo, ki omogoča spremljanje napredka udeležencev in jih spodbuja k nadaljnji vključenosti. Vpliv in prihodnje usmeritve Projekt NeuroPlay je postavil trdne temelje za medgeneracijsko sodelova- nje, ki prispeva k zdravemu staranju starejših in boljšim nevrološkim izidom pri otrocih. S spodbujanjem medsebojnega razumevanja in celoletnega vključe- vanja je projekt v skladu s prednostnimi nalogami programa Erasmus+ in doka- zuje preobrazbeno moč medgeneracijske igre. Načrtovane dejavnosti vključu- jejo dodatne delavnice in tabore za nadaljnje širjenje dosega in vpliva projekta. Zahvala Podpora Evropske komisije pri pripravi te publikacije ne pomeni odobritve vsebine, ki izraža izključno mnenja avtorjev, in komisija ne more biti odgovor- na za kakršnokoli uporabo informacij, ki jih vsebuje ta publikacija. Informacije o projektu Projekt: Neprekinjena medgeneracijska igra za nevroplastičnost (NeuroPlay) Številka pogodbe o donaciji: 101134703 Razpis: ERASMUS-SPORT-2023-SSCP Spletna stran: https://kisi.si/neuroplay/ Rado Pišot, Uroš Marušič https://kisi.si/neuroplay/ _Hlk199018774 _heading=h.r98mwvimp51m _heading=h.c5xxoosmfb0 _heading=h.ra86sy5uuqai _heading=h.8hg10f48zyt5 _heading=h.pqcczyy4e2pg _heading=h.4m30s8od8tub _heading=h.pg55g25d2nd _heading=h.a8srg11uwxxg _heading=h.4i4blvd56uvj _heading=h.req9hpvv0x60 _Hlk201317441 _Hlk60736358 _Hlk62755260 _Hlk62755317 _Hlk62755341 _Hlk175663888 _Hlk203037924 _Hlk207193304