Aqua-polo - Épisode 1

Aqua-polo - Épisode 1

The video titled “Aqua-polo - Épisode 1” features Pierre Dante, a university professor specializing in high-performance sports. Over the past six years, he has applied insights from coaching elite athletes to support patients in remission aiming to recover.

The “What Polo” Project

The project “What Polo,” initiated by lecturers Sarah Cuvelier and Sarah Calvin, builds on previous work in a cohematology unit. It involves having patients engage in a complex, symbolic sport—[[[water polo](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX1RXHJS?tag=dtdgstoreid08-20)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R3XRWFF?tag=dtdgstoreid08-20)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00070QEAS?tag=dtdgstoreid08-20)—not just as adapted physical activity but as preparation for a real competitive match.

This approach includes experiencing authentic elements such as:

• A sports locker room
• Team identity
• Collective pride
• Individual effort
• Coaching that treats participants as athletes rather than patients

The goal is to explore motivational factors that contribute to improved well-being after illness.

Observations and Outcomes

Pierre Dante notes observable changes in participants’ mindsets between sessions. The findings from this project are planned to be published in reputable medical science journals.

Presenters / Sources

• Pierre Dante, University Professor
• Sarah Cuvelier, Lecturer
• Sarah Calvin, Lecturer