Education
PhD Student (39th Cycle) in Sport, Health and Well-being
Research project: Effectiveness of interdisciplinary educational protocols for the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in adolescents: lifestyles, nutrition, and physical activity.
Master’s Degree (LM-47) in Wellness Culture: Sport, Health and Tourism. Organization of Services for Sport and Physical Activities (International programme taught in English) University of Bologna, 2022
First-Level Master’s Degree in Counseling and Coaching Skills. Training and experiential pathways in effective communication within professional and organizational contexts. University of Urbino, 2023
Specialization Course in Sports Sciences. Qualification recognized as equivalent to the Specialist Degree Class 75/S in Sports Sciences and Techniques. University of Rome Tor Vergata, 2001
Degree in Physical Education. Higher Institute of Physical Education (ISEF), ISEF Bologna, 1996
Teaching Qualification (TFA – Active Training Internship). Qualified to teach Physical and Sports Sciences (subject area AD02; classes A048/A049) in lower and upper secondary education. University of Urbino, 2015
Advanced Course in CLIL Methodology. 1500 hours – 60 ECTS, 2018
Research Activities
DUSE Project – Counteracting Diabetes Using Interdisciplinary Educational Programs. Research collaborator in the EU4Health co-funded project coordinated by Prof. Milena Raffi at University of Bologna. https://site.unibo.it/duse/it
Vi.Be Project – A Journey of Well-being
Research collaborator in a project coordinated by the Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, funded under the “Unibo Public Engagement 2024 – Lot B” call. Project lead: Prof. Marco Malaguti. https://site.unibo.it/vibe/it
Professional Experience
Tenured Physical Education and Sports Teacher in the Upper Secondary School, Italy
Sports Qualifications
Level III Volleyball Coach and Level III Youth Coach. FIPAV (Italian Volleyball Federation), 2011
5th National Training Course for Physical Preparation Experts. Italian National Olympic Committee Olympic Preparation Center “Giulio Onesti”, Rome, 2007
Sports Experience
Former volleyball player, competing from Serie C to Serie A1; Volleyball coach, from youth development teams to Serie A2; Athletic trainer in volleyball and basketball; Kinesiologist; experience in: swimming instruction (children, adults, competitive athletes, masters, pregnant women, and individuals with disabilities), functional rehabilitation, exercise during pregnancy, group fitness instruction, strength and conditioning / gym supervision, postural training and exercise.
