Journal title RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'
Author/s Emma Saraiello, Maria Giovanna Tafuri, Mariam Maisuradze, Francesca Latino
Publishing Year 2026 Issue 2026/1
Language English Pages 17 P. 25-41 File size 0 KB
DOI 10.3280/riss2026oa21930
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<p>Outdoor sport-based activities can promote sustainable education and active learning in primary schools, supporting motor and cognitive development, participation, and well-being. However, evidence is limited on the role of low-specialization, adaptable outdoor activities in learning, relationships, and perceived well-being. This study examined a year-long outdoor intervention based on bocce in a natural school setting in Southern Italy. Participants were 20 children aged 9–10, including two with intellectual disabilities. Data were collected through structured and semi-structured observations (1–3 checklist, teacher notes) and repeated student questionnaires. Changes across baseline, midpoint, and follow-up were analyzed in learning processes, inclusion, socio-relational benefits, and well-being/motivation. Results showed progressive improvements in all dimensions, with early gains in learning and motivation, stable high inclusion, and gradual socio-relational growth. Bocce appears feasible, sustainable, and inclusive. Further studies with larger samples and comparative designs are needed.</p>
Keywords: Outdoor Education;Inclusive Education;Sport and Physical activity
Emma Saraiello, Maria Giovanna Tafuri, Mariam Maisuradze, Francesca Latino, Outdoor Sport-based activities and Educational Sustainability: Learning Processes, Social Relationships, and Psychophysical Well-Being in "RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'" 1/2026, pp 25-41, DOI: 10.3280/riss2026oa21930