The BIG Competence Center
1. applied research and practice-oriented evaluation
2. education and training of providers from the field
3. advice to stakeholders and scientific monitoring of the implementation of BIG
Applied research
The BIG Competence Centre conducts research with the aim of extending the scope of the BIG approach and gaining knowledge in the field of participatory health research.
Conducting analyses in your setting:
Lifestyle analyses
Ressource-analyses
Policy analyses
Continuation and intensification of research into the promotion of physical activity for people in difficult life situations and non-mobility sufferers:
Expansion of the BIG approach to other target groups
Intensifying research into participatory evaluation methods
Development of quantitative measurement tools for evidence base
Education & Training
The BIG Competence Centre’s training and further education offer is addressed to project sponsors, coordinators, moderators and trainers.
Our offer in this area includes:
Training of individuals and small groups in the approach of BIG
Training in the moderation of participative planning groups
Advanced training for trainers on the speziļ¬schen requirements of the BIG movement offers
Training in the independent implementation of participatory evaluation concepts
Consulting and project management
The BIG Competence Center offers consulting services for various movement-oriented projects with people in difficult life situations and thus supports the success of your projects.
Our consulting services include:
Support with the project conception
Scientific advice on the preparation of project proposals for your clients or sponsors
Organisation of workshops on specific topics
Advice and support in all phases of the project process as defined by you
Provision of experts for moderation and training
Evaluation – also of your already existing offers
Use of the Internet platform www.big-projekt.de for public relations and networking