About

The INSPIRA (INclusive SPorts Innovative Resilience Advancement) project


aligned with the Erasmus+ Sport priority “Encouraging healthy lifestyles for all,” promotes health-enhancing physical activity in line with the Council Recommendation and EU Physical Activity Guidelines. By leveraging sport as a tool for health, INSPIRA unites one leading EU university, one national academy of science, and four EU sports clubs to deliver an innovative, intergenerational initiative targeting individuals aged 10 to 60.


At its core, INSPIRA develops, pilots, evaluates, and disseminates a pioneering 
Tennis Social Clubs for Health (TSCH)
model, inspired by the EU Sports Clubs for Health (ScforH) and Health-Promoting Sports Clubs (HPSC) frameworks. With a community-centred, family-focused approach, INSPIRA brings together experts in tennis, health sciences, AI, big data, and multimedia to create a sustainable, state-of-the-art model for health-focused tennis clubs across Europe.


Key Components of the INSPIRA TSCH Model


Social Tennis for Health Guidelines


A comprehensive framework to integrate health promotion into tennis clubs.


Tennis and Health Literacy Educational Program

Empowering participants with knowledge to enhance physical and mental well-being through tennis.


FORWARD Digital Tool


A platform and app featuring 
INSPIRATE, a matchmaking system to foster community engagement and inclusive participation.


Health Promotion Measurement Tool


A tool to assess and enhance health outcomes at the grassroots club level.


Impact and Reach

INSPIRA will engage 150 grassroots tennis athletes (including at least 50 athletes per participating club, with 15 wheelchair tennis athletes), 15 coaches, and 15 club staff (5 representatives per club). By transforming grassroots tennis clubs into vibrant European community social clubs for health, INSPIRA fosters inclusivity, resilience, and sustainable health practices through sport.

Join us in revolutionizing tennis as a catalyst for health, inclusion, and community connection across Europe!