The main objective of the course is to study the relationship between well-being and digital communication, understanding the positive and critical aspects associated with the various applications.

The educational objectives of the teaching concern:

-critical analysis of the use of the different methodologies and languages of well-being in society, media, and organizational and spectacular forms;

- design of media content and products for the cultural industry associated with sport and physical activity;

- development and dissemination of communication products for well-being through various media forms with particular attention to the languages of the web and social media.

In particular, some products of communication in the three areas of well-being will be discussed: i) individual well-being: body health and pursuit of physical fitness; ii) social well-being: care networks and online health communities; iii) intersubjective well-being: cultural models and lifestyles.

The main result consists in stimulating skills and planning in imagining and implementing social network models in the communication of well-being.

Articulation of course contents:

1. Sociological theories of well-being and digital communication

• 1.1 Social capital and social well-being
• 1.2 The theory of social networks and subjective well-being
• 1.3 Theories of the effects of digital life on individual well-being
• 1.4 Indicators and determinants of social well-being and new media

2. The communication of well-being

• 2.1 The media construction of well-being: images and representations
• 2.2 The consumption of well-being in the new media
• 2.3 Media sporting events
• 2.4 The role of technology in the pursuit of well-being

3. Body culture and physical activity

• 3.1 Sociological aspects of body image
• 3.2 Culture of the body and physical activity
• 3.3 Social pressure and body work
• 3.4. Media representation of the athlete's body

4. New practices and places of active well-being

• 4.1 Digital entertainment: sport games and esports
• 4.2 Digital Fitness and Online Training
• 4.3 Sport social fan experience
• 4.4. Virtual sports communities

Students will have to:

- know content and issues relating to individual and collective well-being; know the strategies and methodologies related to sport communication 

- support arguments relating to the resolution of problems concerning well-being and physical activity, and manifest the ability to design forms of promotion and products of communication towards individuals and groups 

- reveal the ability to formulate independent judgments as a result of reflections and discussion of hypotheses concerning the topics covered and the problems addressed

- show communication skills using the appropriate language in a clear and understandable way 

- manifest mastery of application of the methods learned for the exercise of critical reflection and problem-solving
 

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Seminars with experts from the world of work and professionals in the 'sport and communication' sector

Teaching

Lectures and seminars

Innovative teaching methods

Debate: Adoption of the regulated debate in the University in phases (preparation, launch, application, revision)

Flipped classroom: Flipped learning in academic teaching. Students will be invited to present to the class personal studies and research pertinent to the topics addressed in the teaching program.

Attendance

For the preparation of the final exam, students will have to know the entire teaching program including the study of the texts indicated. The preparation also includes the study of the teaching material on the teaching page of the Moodle blended learning platform.

This course does not differentiate between “attending” and “non-attending” students with regard to teaching methods, attendance obligations, course books or assessment.

Course books

Fasoli M., Il benessere digitale, Il Mulino, Bologna 2019.

Martelli S., Matteucci I., Tallarita L., Russo G. e Bagnini E., Keep fit! Benessere attivo e nuove tecnologie, Franco Angeli, Milano 2019.

Assessment

Oral interview to verify mastery of the discipline

Students must demonstrate that they:

-know contents and problems relating to individual and collective well-being; know the strategies and methodologies relating to sport communication (description: insufficient, sufficient, good, excellent)

-support arguments relating to the resolution of problems regarding well-being and physical activity, and demonstrate the ability to design forms of promotion and communication products towards individuals and groups (knowledge of strategies and procedures: insufficient, sufficient, good, excellent)

- demonstrate the ability to formulate autonomous judgments as a result of reflections and discussion of hypotheses regarding the topics covered and the problems addressed (application of strategies and procedures: insufficient, sufficient, good, excellent)

- demonstrate communication skills by using the appropriate language in a clear and understandable way (mastery of specific language: insufficient, sufficient, good, excellent)

-show mastery of application of the methods learned for the exercise of critical reflection and problematisation (critical exercise, expressive autonomy: insufficient sufficient, good, excellent)

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Attendance

This course does not differentiate between “attending” and “non-attending” students with regard to teaching methods, attendance obligations, course books or assessment.