Module I: Lectures in Sports Humanities
The words of sport: a hermeneutical, philological and historical introduction - The Roman gladiator and the sports in ancient Rome - Sport and philosophy in ancient Greece - Sport and literature - Soccer: a sociological and philosophical perspective - Rome and the Olympic Games: an interpretation through the lens of sport movies - Sport Management
Module II: Italian Language and Culture
Introduction to Italian culture - Introduction to Italian language - Discovering Italian cuisine and wines
Module III: Sports, Tourism and Health
Sports, health and nutrition - Fitness, health and training - Football and rowing - Exploring nature - Walking and tourism in Rome - Sport Tourism
Study visits
The Coliseum, the Circus Maximus, and the Baths of Caracalla - Piazza Navona and the Stadium of Domitian - The Vatican City, the Vatican Museums and its athletic statues - The Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli - Boat Cruise on Tiber River and Ancient Ostia Guided Tours
Additional itineraries and cultural events will be suggested for evenings and weekends
Certificate of Attendance and Accreditation of Credits
A 75% of attendance is requested to receive the certificate of attendance and the accreditation of 4 ECTS, that is 3 American Credits.