4me4all

Athlete Mentorship and Wellbeing for Vulnerable Children

The 4me4all course is a specialised training programme designed for elite athletes who wish to become mentors for vulnerable and institutionalised children. It provides essential knowledge and practical tools to understand the challenges these children face and to promote healthy habits, well-being, and positive development.

Certifiers:

European Network for Innovation and Knowledge
Sport Evolution Alliance
Champions Factory
European Federation of Sport Psychology
ikos
MineVaganti NGO

Course description

The 4me4all online course is part of a European initiative aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of institutionalised minors through sport-based mentorship and education. Recognising the powerful influence of athletes as role models, the course prepares participants to take on an active role in supporting vulnerable children. The programme explores a wide range of topics related to the realities faced by institutionalised children, including:
  • The social, emotional, and health challenges associated with institutional care
  • The impact of these challenges on physical and mental well-being
  • The importance of healthy lifestyles and positive habits
  • The role of sport and mentorship in promoting inclusion, confidence, and resilience
Participants will also learn how to:
  • Act as effective mentors and positive role models
  • Build trusting and supportive relationships with young people
  • Promote healthy behaviours and wellbeing practices
  • Apply good practices and intervention strategies in real-life contexts
The course combines awareness-raising with practical guidance, ensuring that athletes are well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to the 4me4all mentorship programme. By the end of the course, learners will have the skills and understanding needed to support institutionalised children and help improve their quality of life and long-term development. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Co-funded by the European Union
The 4me4all online course is part of a European initiative aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of institutionalised minors through sport-based mentorship and education. Recognising the powerful influence of athletes as role models, the course prepares participants to take on an active role in supporting vulnerable children. The programme explores a wide range of topics related to the realities faced by institutionalised children, including:
  • The social, emotional, and health challenges associated with institutional care
  • The impact of these challenges on physical and mental well-being
  • The importance of healthy lifestyles and positive habits
  • The role of sport and mentorship in promoting inclusion, confidence, and resilience
Participants will also learn how to:
  • Act as effective mentors and positive role models
  • Build trusting and supportive relationships with young people
  • Promote healthy behaviours and wellbeing practices
  • Apply good practices and intervention strategies in real-life contexts
The course combines awareness-raising with practical guidance, ensuring that athletes are well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to the 4me4all mentorship programme. By the end of the course, learners will have the skills and understanding needed to support institutionalised children and help improve their quality of life and long-term development. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Co-funded by the European Union

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Length

10 hours

Credits

1

Modules:

4

Languages:

EN

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