Day Two of the Critical Health Literacy Project: Movement and Digital Health Literacy
- FI Gesundheits- und Sportverein
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
As part of the Erasmus+ KA153 Mobility of Youth Workers project “Critical Health Literacy” (Project No: 2025-3-AT01-KA153-YOU-000370372), youth workers from Austria, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Türkiye, Georgia, and Romania came together between 17–24 March 2026 to strengthen their competencies in critical health literacy and support young people in navigating today’s complex health information environment.
The project is coordinated by FI Gesundheits- und Sportverein (Austria) and implemented in partnership with Gənclər Azad Sahibkarlıq Fəaliyyətində İctimai Birliyi (Azerbaijan), Debreceni Sport és Kulturális Központ (Hungary), Aktif Gençlik Platformu (Türkiye), Nuvoloq (Georgia), and S.C CYBERWARE CLOUD S.R.L (Romania). Throughout the mobility, participants engage in a variety of educational activities focused on health literacy, digital information evaluation, and innovative youth work methods.
The second day of the project began with the “Motion Mix” activity, coordinated by the Hungarian partner organization. Held in the hotel garden, the session aimed to energize participants, encourage interaction, and strengthen the group dynamic through movement-based learning. Youth workers took part in a series of light physical activities and stretching exercises designed to create an inclusive and enjoyable learning atmosphere.
The activity not only helped participants start the day actively but also highlighted the importance of experiential and kinesthetic learning methods in youth work. By engaging directly in movement-based exercises, participants experienced how physical activity can support learning, communication, and team building.
Following a short break, participants attended the seminar “Youth Health in the Digital Age,” facilitated by the Austrian partner organization. The session focused on the increasingly complex health information landscape that young people encounter through digital platforms and social media.
Through interactive discussions and group reflections, participants explored where young people obtain information related to health, fitness, and nutrition. Social media platforms, influencers, peer groups, family members, and traditional media were identified as some of the main sources shaping young people’s health-related decisions and perceptions.
The seminar also introduced several key concepts essential for critical health literacy, including evidence-based information, anecdotal evidence, pseudoscience, and confirmation bias. Participants discussed how misleading information can spread online and examined practical ways to distinguish reliable sources from questionable content.
Particular attention was given to the role of algorithms and digital platforms in shaping information consumption. Discussions around filter bubbles and echo chambers encouraged participants to reflect on how personalized content feeds may influence young people’s understanding of health topics and potentially reinforce misinformation.
The activities implemented during the first half of the second day provided participants with valuable insights into the challenges young people face when navigating digital health information. At the same time, they established a strong foundation for the upcoming workshops and practical sessions aimed at developing critical evaluation skills and promoting healthier, more informed decision-making among young people.
