Why this internship?
The Sport Mobility Project offers young athletes the chance to gain valuable and relevant qualifications through sporting internships. This program has proven to be successful in the development of talented athletes as it gives students the opportunity to build their confidence in coaching as they explore a variety of teaching techniques through adaptable sporting situations.
Students will provide structured training in a wide variety of sporting activities and personal development initiatives, covering issues concerning lifestyle, communication, fitness and health. FU International Academy welcomes all athletes to participate in this program – from boxers and golfers to basketball and fencing players! – while giving them the chance to explore the tropical island of Tenerife through different leisure activities and group excursions.
Athletes start this program with a one-week basic Spanish course in order to linguistically prepare for their work experience, specifically learning language associated with sports and coaching. After completing the language preparation, participants spend 2 to 4 weeks at their work placements in high schools, gyms or sport centers. Here, students work hands-on with local students and clients as they plan activities, oversee development and provide constructive feedback, which is guided and evaluated by qualified sporting instructors.
So join us in Tenerife, learn the best sporting practices of the day, and take home unforgettable memories as you go for the gold and pursue your dreams!
Erasmus+ Host
The costs of the mobility projects are covered by Erasmus+ funds and FU Academy offers full service and organization of your stay in Tenerife. This includes the completion of necessary paperwork required for Erasmus+ projects, as well as airport transportation and accommodation either in shared apartments or one of our partnered hotels.
Project Outcomes:
Job-related skills and competences
Introduction to basic sporting and coaching techniques
Enhanced skill development through hands-on experience
Enrich communication skills through continuous collaboration with peers and trainers
Practical application of industry knowledge as guided and evaluated by a trained sporting professional
Achievement of some learning outcomes for VCE studies or VCAL units and enhanced employment opportunities.
Organizational and social skills
Promote social inclusion and well-being through seminars that address career-building opportunities, provide entrepreneurial tips and self-awareness activities.
Enhance time-management skills as participants are required to carefully plan time spent on each task during the working week.
Capacity to rapidly adapt to real-life situations in the context of European economic and business relationships.
Expand network through interactions with people from Spain and other countries as students openly exchange cultural information.
Option to join in leisure time and cultural activities throughout Tenerife.
Developing an awareness of responsible, independent living.
Many thanks to our partners:
The Primary School in Punta Brava, Puerto de la Cruz (CEIP Punta Brava)
The British School of Tenerife – trinity and La Luz Schools
Basketball Club Valle Arauzapala in La Orotava
The Secondary School in Orotava (IES Rafael Arozarena)
CEIP Punta Brava in Puerto de la Cruz
CEIP La Concepción in La Orotava
The Secondary School IES Maria Peréz Trujillo
Las Dominicas in La Laguna
Club de Esgrima, the Fencing Club in Puerto del Cruz
La Cúpula Gym
Casablanca Sport Center
LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES
Students are offered many free leisure activities, including a visit to the botanical garden, surf trials, salsa and flamenco lessons, Spanish culture introduction and volleyball.
Visit Loro Parque – the famous parrot paradise
Spend a fun day at Siam Park – the water kingdom of Europe
Travel to La Gomera, and spend the day at this beautiful neighbouring island of Tenerife
Take a hiking trip in Maska to check out the hidden miracles of the island
Visit the world’s third largest volcano on a day trip to Las Cañadas del Teide
Testimonials
It feels good to learn in the sun
My experience about this trip where I come to learn and to visit new places was magnificent! I am amazed by all things I did and I saw like the ocean, the beach, the mountain Teide - And the pleasure learning in sun, with all new people I meet, friendly faces who are always nice to you. It feels good to learn in the sun.
The program was wonderful
After the 2 weeks spent in Tenerife, I will stay with a very good impression about this program. I have learned what teamwork really means and that we have to collaborate. Not only that the program was wonderful, but also the excursions and the exotic landscape of Tenerife.
Those places impressed me
This project was an amazing experience for me because I learned many things, I visited places which impressed me, I met wonderful people and I created memories which will never be forgotten. The workshops were interesting and interactive, managing to catch your attention very easily. I am very happy because I participated in this project and I would repeat this experience any time.
Beautiful Tenerife and awesome people
Erasmus + gave us the opportunity to go to Tenerife and get a lot of new knowledge. I was very excited to go on the trip because I have been in love with Spain and their culture since mine childhood. I was talking to local people in Spanish and have improved my Spanish. I am enthusiastic about Spanish people because they are so warm and friendly. Life in Spain is slower than ours and I like this a lot. The ocean is very nice and I like those big waves. If you are not careful enough, you quickly fall into the water.
SHORT BUT SWEET
The second I stepped of the airplane I loved every single thing I saw. The weather, the palm trees, the kindness of Spanish people and Spanish language of course. Of course, the atmosphere was a lot better because I had my friends by my side and throughout the whole trip we’ve been a support system for each other. Three weeks in another country doesn’t sound so much, but after you’re putten in a different environment for this long you start to miss your home and your loved ones. But this is kind of the best part because with that I’ve learned how to be independent. The whole experience was amazing and I hope it is not my last time, actually I know I’ll come here again. If not to study then just on a vacation.
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