Curriculum Vitae Fabrizio Tassinari Professional Profile
Permanent lower-secondary school teacher since 1 September 2023 at Istituto Comprensivo Corso Matteotti, Alfonsine. He is also an adjunct professor at the Department of Quality of Life Studies of the University of Bologna, where he teaches within the Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences, with particular focus on handball, motor activity education and athletic preparation.
Education
Master's Degree in Sport Sciences and Techniques (LM-68) – Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, 2012–2015, final grade 110/110 cum laude.
Thesis: Strength training in team sports through kettlebell exercises.
Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences – Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, 2007–2012, final grade 104/110.
Thesis: Handball teaching: from children's approach to youth specialization.
Scientific High School Diploma – Liceo Scientifico F. Alberghetti, Imola, 2007.
Professional Experience
- Permanent lower-secondary school teacher – Istituto Comprensivo Corso Matteotti, Alfonsine. Since 1 September 2023.
- Adjunct Professor – Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Department of Quality of Life Studies. Teaching activities at the Rimini Campus within the Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences.
- University Tutor – University of Bologna, Bologna Campus: practical teaching activities in theory, technique and teaching methods of motor activity for developmental age.
- Athletic Trainer – assessment of motor abilities and metabolic and kinematic sports assessments using dedicated equipment for the Italian Handball Federation (FIGH), within the Youth Talent project.
- Youth Sector Manager – A.S.D. Pallamano Romagna, since 2007: promotion of handball, organization of youth activities, athlete development, and coordination of coaches and staff.
University Teaching
- 2018/19–2019/20: teaching activities in Football and Handball (Module 2), Rimini Campus.
- 2020/21–2021/22: teaching activities in Football and Handball (Module 2), within the integrated course Team Sports, Rimini Campus.
- 2022/23: Football and Handball (Module 2), within the integrated course Team Sports, Rimini Campus.
- 2023/24: Football and Handball (Module 2), within the integrated course Individual and Team Sports, Rimini Campus.
- 2024/25: Football and Handball (Module 2), Rimini Campus.
- 2025/26: Football and Handball (Module 2), Rimini Campus.
- 2026/27: Football and Handball (Module 2) and Technical-Practical Activities in Preventive Motor Activity and Motor Activity for Developmental Age (Module 3), University of Bologna.
The handball teaching activity covers, among other topics, history and rules, play-based motor activities and introduction to the game, technical fundamentals, teaching progression, specialization and collective tactics, roles and phases of play, athletic preparation, and the role of the coach in youth development.
Training and Sports Education Activities
- FIGH Regional Level 1 Coach Trainer (2017–2019): regional courses for coaches in Emilia-Romagna, covering handball technique, tactics and teaching methods for developmental age.
- FIGH National Level 2 and Level 3 Coach Trainer (2017–2019): training activities on athletic preparation in handball, assessment, planning and monitoring of physical abilities.
- FIGH Level 2 Coaches Course, Rome (2019): lecturer on athletic preparation in handball.
- Handball @ School: multi-year handball promotion activities in primary and lower-secondary schools in the local area, with teaching sessions for students.
Sport and Athletic Preparation
- National-level handball player – A.S.D. Pallamano Romagna. Main results include: 2011/12 A2 championship; Italian Championship semi-finals in 2014/15 and 2015/16; participation in the 2015/16 European Handball Cup and 2016/17 European Challenge Cup.
- Youth national teams: participation in international competitions and European qualification events with youth national teams.
- Athletic preparation: experience in assessment, planning and training of physical abilities in sport, with particular focus on team sports.
Additional Professional Training
- FIGH Handball Coach Trainers Course, 2018 – 16 hours.
- Resistance Training, CONI School of Sport, 2017 – 8 hours.
- TOP Sport Certification, ELAV Institute, 2016 – 56 hours.
- Sport Performance Specialist, ELAV Institute, 2015 – 115 hours.
- Handball Level 3 Coach, FIGH, 2026 – 120 hours.
- Handball Level 2 Coach, FIGH, 2013 – 120 hours.
- Handball Level 1 Coach, FIGH, 2008 – 64 hours.
Sports Awards and Qualifications
- FIGH Italian Under-16 Champion, 2004, with A.S.D. Pallamano Cologne.
- FIGH Italian Under-21 runner-up, 2005 and 2006.
- FIGH Italian Under-21 Champion, 2007, with A.S.D. Romagna Handball.
- Youth national team player at Allievi and Juniores level; participation in the 2006 Mediterranean Games, 2006 Latin Cup and European Championship qualification events.
Skills
Teaching and professional skills: planning and management of motor and sports activities, handball teaching, athletic preparation, functional assessment and training planning, coordination of groups and staff.
Digital skills: good proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, office suites and web browsers; basic/intermediate skills in other digital competence areas.
Languages: Italian native speaker; English B1 according to the available documentation.
