Physical Activity for Gambling Addiction - Bet on Sport

The Bet On Sport project arose in response to the growing need to integrate physical activity and sport into the recovery processes of people with gambling addiction, especially in relation to sports betting. The course aims to train professionals in the fields of health/addiction and sport to use physical activity as a therapeutic tool in the prevention, treatment, and recovery of people with gambling addiction

The program promotes an interdisciplinary, ethical, and inclusive approach that combines scientific knowledge, practical tools, and assessment resources applicable in different European contexts.

Bet On Sport Online Course

To enter the Bet on Sport online Course in English, click on Joint the Course, and use the password: Eng2026#

To enter the Bet on Sport online Course in Bulgarian, click on Joint the Course, and use the password: Bulg2026#

To enter the Bet on Sport online Course in Spanish, click on Joint the Course, and use the password: Esp2026#

To enter the Bet on Sport online Course in Finnish, click on Joint the Course, and use the password: Fin2026#

To enter the Bet on Sport online Course in Greek, click on Joint the Course, and use the password: Greek2026#

To enter the Bet on Sport online Course in Italian, click on Joint the Course, and use the password: Italian2026#

To enter the Bet on Sport online Course in Romanian, click on Joint the Course, and use the password: Rom2026#

To enter the Bet on Sport online Course in Turkish, click on Joint the Course, and use the password: Turk2026#

General objective

To strengthen the competencies of professionals to design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic sports interventions aimed at people with gambling addiction, integrating cooperation between specialists in the health and sports fields.

Specific objectives

• Understand the scientific and practical foundations of the use of sport in the treatment of gambling addiction.
• Co-design, implement, and evaluate sports interventions adapted to different contexts, needs, and participant profiles.
• Understand the roles, limits, and responsibilities of the different professional profiles involved.
• Apply ethical and safety principles, ensuring the physical and emotional integrity of participants.
• Measure and evaluate the results and impacts of sports interventions using indicators of well-being, adherence, and behavioral change.

Key competencies

• Design and implementation of therapeutic sports interventions: ability to plan and execute exercise programs adapted to the characteristics and objectives of each person.
• Interdisciplinary work and professional collaboration: ability to coordinate effectively between specialists from different sectors, sharing criteria and responsibilities.
• Ethics and social responsibility: understanding and applying principles of respect, inclusion, equity, and confidentiality in vulnerable contexts.
• Evaluation and continuous improvement: use of tools to assess the effectiveness of interventions and promote professional innovation.

Disclaimer: The creation of this course was Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed in it 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.