Terminologia e Didattica Inclusiva: Multilinguismo e Sport

This study focuses on inclusive education and multilingualism, with the aim of analyzing the role of specialized terminology and sports practices as educational tools capable of promoting the linguistic and social inclusion of students in school settings increasingly characterized by cultural diversity. In a European context marked by increasing migration and the growing prevalence of multilingual classrooms, there is a need to develop pedagogical approaches that view linguistic diversity not as an obstacle, but as an educational resource. After outlining the main theoretical frameworks of inclusive education and theories of multilingualism, with particular attention to the concepts of communicative competence, translanguaging, and intercultural education, this study explores the educational value of sports-specific language as a potential pedagogical mediator. In particular, it analyzes how sports terminology, often characterized by Anglicisms and a strong international dimension, can represent a privileged context for the development of linguistic, social, and relational skills, especially for students with a migrant background. The research also highlights how sports activities, integrated into instructional design, can serve as an effective pedagogical tool to promote processes of participation, cooperation, and identity construction, contributing to psychological well-being and school integration. From this perspective, sport is interpreted not only as physical activity but as an educational and linguistic space where authentic communicative dynamics and situated learning processes unfold. The pedagogical implications of this work underscore the importance of thoughtful educational planning capable of integrating the specialized language of sport into interdisciplinary curricula oriented toward inclusion. From this perspective, emphasizing the linguistic, physical, and relational dimensions of learning can contribute to the creation of educational environments that are more equitable, participatory, and sensitive to diversity.