OVERVIEW

The course aims to provide knowledge and interpretive tools that are useful for understanding the geographical dimension of sports and tourism phenomena. In particular, the teaching aims to illustrate the ways in which indoor and outdoor sports practices impact environmental sustainability, especially when they stimulate the development of what will be define "sports tourism."

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the lessons the student will have acquired knowledge and skills in the fields of geography of sport and tourism. In particular, he/she will know the main tools to analyse tourism and sports infrastructures; he/she will be able to identify the main territorial problems caused by the development of tourism and sports by using the sources appropriately.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the teaching course, students will be able to:

• synthesize the elements that constitute the foundations of territorial development related to sports practice and tourism development;
• analyze and explain the organizational modalities and causes of the development of indoor and outdoor sports in contemporary society;
• understand the motivations that lead to the transformation of the territory to make it usable from a sports and tourism perspective;
• understand the importance of territorial characteristics in order to ensure consistent governance, sports, and tourism policies at the local, regional, national, and international levels;
• argue and describe (in written and oral form) how the development of sports and tourism structures and infrastructure impacts the territory.

PREREQUISITES

No.

TEACHING METHODS

The course consists of frontal lectures aimed at presenting and studying the main territorial implications of the spread of indoor and outdoor sports practices on the territory, as well as the development of "sports tourism" through the use of practical examples.

The materials used during the lectures will be uploaded to AulaWeb along with other materials (reports, links to databases, etc.) aimed at defining the quantitative aspects of the studied phenomena.

Occasionally, scholars or experts in the field (both Italian and foreign) may also be invited to conduct seminars to delve into specific aspects of the issues discussed.

Attending students will also have the opportunity to carry out case studies through group work. The group work consists of two phases: the drafting of a written paper and an oral presentation accompanied by slides. Detailed information will be provided during the lectures and through the AulaWeb platform of the course.

Positive assessment of the teamwork will allow attending students to acquire the following Open Badge: Personal skill - advanced level.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The program is divided into three parts:

PART ONE - Concepts and definitions of sport and "sports tourism".

PART TWO - Tools and models for interpreting territorial dynamics related to the spread of indoor and outdoor sports practices.

PART THREE - Sports practices and activities (participation in events, exhibitions, etc.) that drive the development of "sports tourism". 

The teaching deals with topics in line with the following goals and targets of the ONO 2030 Agenda: 

• Objective 8: Promote sustainable, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all (particularly Target 8.9: By 2030, develop and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products).
• Objective 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation (particularly Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and cross-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with particular attention to equitable access for all).
• Objective 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable (particularly Target 11.a: Support positive economic, social, and environmental linkages between urban, peri-urban, and rural areas, strengthening national and regional development planning).
• Objective 12: Ensure sustainable patterns of consumption and production (particularly Target 12.b: Develop and implement tools to monitor the impacts of sustainable development for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products).

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

For ATTENDING students:

Materials will be uploaded to AulaWeb, supplemented by the content presented by the instructor in class and appropriately summarized in lecture notes. In the absence of comprehensive notes, students are required to use the textbook.

TEXTBOOK:

Detailed information will be provided soon.

For NON-ATTENDING students:

TEXTBOOKS:

Detailed information will be provided soon.

ALL MATERIALS WILL BE UPLOADED ON AULAWEB.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

STEFANIA MANGANO (President)

GABRIELE CASANO

PIETRO PIANA (Substitute)

MARGHERITA PRIARONE (Substitute)

GIAN MARCO UGOLINI (Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Classes will take place in the second semester starting from 13 th February 2024.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is oral.
Group work, possibly carried out by attending students, even if discussed during the course, forms an integral part of the oral exam

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral exam will allow to evaluate:
- mastery and deepening of knowledge,
- the ability to use the skills developed.
Evaluation criteria are:
- the quality of the oral communication,
- the correct use of the appropriate vocabulary,
- the ability of critical analysis, even on possible cases discussed.

The students of  who carry out the group work will also be assessed on the quality of the paper as regards the content and formal aspects.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students with DSA, disability or other special educational needs certification are advised to contact both the referent Prof. Aristide Canepa (aristide.canepa@unige.it) and the teacher at the beginning of the course. Just to agree on teaching methods and examinations which, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory tools. For further information, please refer to the page of the Unige website which contains the relevant information: https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/studenti-disabilita-informazioni-utili.