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Outdoor Sport-based activities and Educational Sustainability: Learning Processes, Social Relationships, and Psychophysical Well-Being

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  • Emma Saraiello
  • Maria Giovanna Tafuri
  • Mariam Maisuradze
  • Francesca Latino

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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.

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  • Emma Saraiello & Maria Giovanna Tafuri & Mariam Maisuradze & Francesca Latino, 2026. "Outdoor Sport-based activities and Educational Sustainability: Learning Processes, Social Relationships, and Psychophysical Well-Being," RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA', FrancoAngeli Editore, vol. 16(1), pages 25-41.
    • Handle: RePEc:fan:rissri:v:html10.3280/riss2026oa21930
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