Sport as a Tool for Inclusion and Sustainability in Secondary School: A Qualitative-Quantitative Analysis

Journal title RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'
Author/s Davide Di Palma, Livinus Dean Ogbondah, Maria Giovanna Tafuri
Publishing Year 2025 Issue 2025/1Suppl.
Language English Pages 16 P. 93-108 File size 0 KB
DOI 10.3280/riss2025oa19679
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Sport promotes social inclusion and sustainability in schools. This mixed-method study, conducted in a secondary school in Naples, examines the impact of an innovative sports program on inclusion and sense of belonging, aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda. A total of 100 students participated, with an experimental group engaging in cooperative sports and a control group following traditional physical education. Results showed improved peer collaboration and a 15% increase in belonging and 12% in inclusion in the experimental group. The study highlights the role of structured sports in fostering cohesion, well-being, and inclusive school communities.

Keywords: ; Social inclusion; Sustainability in education; Cooperative sports didactic; Sense of belonging; Inclusive physical education

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Davide Di Palma, Livinus Dean Ogbondah, Maria Giovanna Tafuri, Sport as a Tool for Inclusion and Sustainability in Secondary School: A Qualitative-Quantitative Analysis in "RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'" 1Suppl./2025, pp 93-108, DOI: 10.3280/riss2025oa19679