Gaetano Altavilla

Gaetano Altavilla is a Fixed-term Researcher at the University of Salento, affiliated with the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (DISTEBA) since October 31, 2022. He contributes to the degree course in Motor and Sports Sciences, focusing on team sports pedagogy and adapted physical activity.

• Education:
  • Higher Diploma in Physical Education, Higher Institute of Physical Education in Naples
  • Degree in Educational Sciences, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
  • PhD in Social Sciences (Kinesiology), University of Split, Croatia
  • Master II Level in Communication Teaching, University of Salerno

Research Interests center on Physical Education methodologies, team sports didactics, and adapted physical activity, particularly for disabled individuals. His work includes performance monitoring models for training and comparative studies of sport performance between disabled and non-disabled athletes.

Teaching Contributions include courses like Theory, Technique, and Teaching of Team Sports (Mod I & II) and Swimming/Adapted Aquatic Activities, emphasizing cognitive and ecological-dynamic approaches to motor learning and youth sports education.

• Scientific Recognition:
  • Top-cited scientists 2021 of Stanford University (Sport Sciences sub-field)

Professional Involvement includes editorial roles (DEM and Clinamen book series) and participation in FARB research groups addressing motor activity design during the pandemic and adapted physical education.