Staff profile - Dr. (C) Silvana Delia - Faculty of Social Sciences, Tourism And Sports

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, TOURISM AND SPORTS

ACADEMIC TITLE AND POSITION	Dr. (C) / Lecturer
CURRENT ACADEMIC STATUS AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND	Dr (C) Silvana Delia is an established figure in the field of physical education, sport, and health, with a profile that combines academic expertise with practical experience. Her international education, including a European Master’s degree in “Physical Activity and Health” across several European countries, as well as a Master’s degree in Marketing and Operational Management, provides her with a contemporary and innovative approach to teaching and scientific research. Her many years of experience across all levels of education, along with her role in managing sports facilities, position her as a professional with a direct impact on youth education. At Barleti University, as an assistant lecturer and student coordinator, she has actively contributed to the development of academic projects and scientific research. Her engagement also extends to organizational and decision-making structures, influencing the strengthening of institutional quality and ethics. Her interests encompass a broad approach to sport—from physical education and health to social development and inclusion, with a particular focus on the wellbeing of mothers and children, as well as women’s empowerment. Her participation in Erasmus+ projects, international conferences, and European collaborations adds a dynamic and contemporary dimension to her profile. As an author of both scientific and artistic publications, she combines her academic role with leadership and public engagement, distinguishing herself as a professional with a broad impact in the field of sport and education.
POSITION	She holds and has held active administrative and leadership roles within academic institutions and civil society organizations, including Vice President of the “Barleti” Association, Member of the Ethics Council at Marin Barleti University, Project Manager for the “Barleti” Association and for university-based projects related to physical activity and health, as well as Student Coordinator in the first cycle of studies.
CONTRIBUTIONS	Her research activity focuses on physical activity and the health of mothers and children, the role of parents in children’s participation in sport, sport as a tool for education and social development, and policies related to physical education and sport. She is the author and co-author of six scientific and professional publications and has presented nine research papers at national and international conferences across Europe, contributing to academic discourse on sport, health, and social development.
ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS OF INTEREST	She is actively involved in national and international projects (Erasmus+, GIZ), professional training programs, and academic networks, with a particular focus on: education and teaching at different levels, as well as the preparation/training of specialists in physical education and fitness; didactics of physical activity and sport methodology; physical and educational development of children and youth; promotion of sport among girls and women; sport as a tool for sustainable development, social inclusion, and Olympic education. Her professional engagement reflects a consistent commitment to sport as a means of education, health promotion, and community empowerment, with a strong emphasis on fair play, Olympic values, and participatory democracy.

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