Strength Through Movement

Project proposal. Not an active project until officially approved and launched.

The project will promote veterans’ physical and social recovery through adaptive sports, safe physical activity and teamwork. It is intended to include introductory training sessions, sporting events and access to appropriate sports programmes. Activities will take account of individual health conditions, abilities and medical recommendations.

Goal: To support physical recovery, social adaptation, confidence and veterans’ return to active life.
Target group: Veterans
service members in recovery
veterans with injuries or disabilities
members of veteran families participating in family sporting activities
Status: Project proposal

Main areas of work

introductory sessions in adaptive sports;
sports training tailored to health conditions;
team events and veteran competitions;
coach preparation for appropriate work with veterans;
promotion of safe physical activity;
creating an accessible and non-discriminatory sports environment.

Timeline

Start: after the sports venue, coaching team and funding sources have been identified.

Completion: an ongoing programme with individual events held according to an approved calendar.