IT24 EC - COURAGE–HYPERSPACE TRAMPOLINE PARK IN BOLOGNA

During the short mobility in Italy, students visited the HYPERSPACE IN BOLOGNA

Visiting a trampoline park presents a unique opportunity for both physical and social development. The students get into a space where they find numerous interconnected trampolines, foam pits, climbing walls, and various other exciting features. Expert athletes instruct the students on how to safely exploit all the opportunities offered by this unique space, and the park gets filled with energy and joy as the pupils bounce around, perform tricks, and play together in various activities.

Engaging in activities such as jumping into foam pits or attempting new tricks encourages students to be courageous, to assess risks, to make decisions about their actions, and to learn to gauge their abilities and make safe choices.The experience encourages constant interaction with peers in a fun and active environment that provides opportunities for students to practice social skills. While performing jumps they challenge their balance and spacial awareness, they engage in conversations, share experiences, and learn to communicate effectively in a social setting. Many attractions involve group activities or games that require students to work together, communicate effectively, and support each other to achieve common goals.

Students challenge their courage while learning to assess and manage risk. Group activities foster responsibility, teamwork and cooperation. Overcoming challenges on the trampolines requires perseverance, thus students learn to embrace setbacks, learn from failures, and keep trying until they succeed, fostering resilience and an open mindset. Students learn to be inclusive, empathetic, and supportive of their peers, regardless of different skilll levels and abilities, and learn to offer encouragement and support.