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AIESEPConnect
Global outreach programme

AIESEP Connect

Global conversations moving physical education forward.

A monthly online space where the international AIESEP community meets to examine the ideas shaping physical education, sport pedagogy and movement.

  • 38Recorded sessions
  • 7Archive years
  • 1 hourOnline format
  • GlobalAIESEP community
An international speaker addressing the AIESEP community
Monthly online series

A global space for open exchange

A monthly online space where the international AIESEP community meets to examine the ideas shaping physical education, sport pedagogy and movement.

Overview

A global space for open exchange

AIESEP Connect is our Global Outreach Programme: a one-hour online session that creates space for members to engage critically with timely ideas connected to AIESEP’s mission. Session timing changes to support participation across the international community.

A shared international space

AIESEP is committed to an inclusive, equitable and respectful environment. The views shared by speakers, panellists and participants are their own and do not necessarily represent AIESEP’s policies or positions.

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Session archive

Previous conversations

Watch past AIESEP Connect sessions and explore the resources shared by our international community.

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June 2026

Physical Literacy Across the World: From a Global Framework to Action

Facilitators: Johannes Carl – Technical University of Munich, Department Health and Sport Sciences, Germany Kasper Salin – University of Jyväskylä, Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences, Finland Emiliano Mazzoli, PhD – Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Australia Dora Carolo & João Martins – Centro de Estudos em Educação, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana and UIDEF, Instituto de Educação, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Jean Pierre-Weerts & Alexandre Mouton – University of Liège, Department of Physical Activity and Rehabilitation Sciences, Research Unit for a Life-Course Perspective on Health & Education, Belgium

June 2026
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May 2026

Early Career Perspectives on Digital Technology in Health, Physical Education, and Physical Activity: A Community Dialogue

Facilitators: Pablo Lope García – PhD Candidate, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain Dr. Hung-Ying Lee – Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan Dr. Xiaolu Liu – Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health, Georgia State University, USA Dr. Omar Albaloul – Faculty Member, College of Education, Kuwait University, Kuwait

May 2026
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April 2026

Navigating EU Funding Opportunities in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy Research

Facilitators: Ana Filipa Silva – Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (Erasmus+) António L Palmeira – Universidade Lusófona (Horizon Europa Calls) Wolfgang Laschet – Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) (Erasmus Capacity Building of Global Mobility)

April 2026
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March 2026

Exploring curriculum possibilities in PE through cross-border conversations

Facilitators: Shirley Gray, Anna Bryant, Julie Stirrup, Rachel Sandford, Oliver Hooper, Stephanie Hardley, Nicola Carse & Lowri Edwards

March 2026
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February 2026

The development of aquatic literacy from early years. Why and how

Facilitators: Boris Jidovtseff, Professor Kristy Howells, Kristine De Martelaer, Léa Mekkaoui and François Potdevin

February 2026
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January 2026

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy Launch

Facilitators: Project led by Carla Luguetti and Menno Slingerland

January 2026
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October 2025

Contemporary Issues in Primary / Elementary Physical Education

Facilitators: Gerald Griggs, Grace Cardiff, and Vicky Randall

October 2025
Thumbnail for Modalities and Pedagogies Exploring Digital Learning Across In-Person, Hybrid, and Remote Physical Education Contexts
May 2025

Modalities and Pedagogies Exploring Digital Learning Across In-Person, Hybrid, and Remote Physical Education Contexts

Facilitators: Julia Sargent, Ove Østerlie, Maria José Camacho-Miñano, and Chad Killian

May 2025
Thumbnail for Body Politics in and through Movement
April 2025

Body Politics in and through Movement

Facilitators: Dawn Penny, Valeria Varea, Eibhlish O’Hara, and David Aldous

April 2025
Thumbnail for Exploring the Future of TGfU in Games-Based Teaching and Coaching
February 2025

Exploring the Future of TGfU in Games-Based Teaching and Coaching

Facilitators: Alan Ovens, Linda Griffin, and Aspasia Dania

February 2025
Thumbnail for “Taking it out of PE”: a discussion of contemporary evidence of the transfer of student PA behaviors from physical education to extra-curricular contexts
March 2024

“Taking it out of PE”: a discussion of contemporary evidence of the transfer of student PA behaviors from physical education to extra-curricular contexts

Facilitators: Tristan Wallhead, Peter Iserbyt and Kian Vanluyten

March 2024
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January 2024

Physical literacy interventions across the lifespan

Facilitators: This session is hosted by Alexandre Mouton as well as Joao Martins and includes presentations by Johannes Carl, Lisa Barnett, Jean-Pierre Weerts and Charlie Nezondet

January 2024
Thumbnail for Debating Olympic Education in Latin America: Research data & theoretical reflections
November 2023

Debating Olympic Education in Latin America: Research data & theoretical reflections

Facilitators: This session includes presentations by Dr Nelson Todt (presenting in Portuguese), Dr Otavio Tavares (presenting in English), Dr Danilo Ponciano (presenting in English), and Prof Daniel De La Cueva (presenting in English)

November 2023
Thumbnail for Dialogue & solidarity in teacher education: Positionality in advocating for social justice
October 2023

Dialogue & solidarity in teacher education: Positionality in advocating for social justice

Facilitators: The session is hosted by Carla Luguetti and the speakers are Ann MacPhail (project leader), two teacher educators involved in the research: Paul McFlynn and Dylan Scanlon as well as Graham, a pre-service teacher

Thursday October 26th 2023
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March 2023

Activist Approach to Physical Activity: International Perspectives

Facilitators: Chaired by Carla Luguetti and presented by Kim Oliver, Jackie Beth Shilcutt and Karen Lambert

Friday March 30th 2023
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February 2023

Improving the quality of PE teaching by using digital tools

Facilitators: Chaired by Menno Slingerland and presented by Gwen Weeldenburg, Arne Bouten, and Katherin Kohake

Friday February 10th 2023
Thumbnail for 24hour movement guidelines: Pedagogical implications for schools, sport & health clubs
January 2023

24hour movement guidelines: Pedagogical implications for schools, sport & health clubs

Facilitators: Led by Professor Andy Daly-Smith (University of Bradford, United Kingdom), Professor Pedro Sanchéz-Miguel and Dr Miguel Tapia-Serrano (University of Extremadura), Professor Rute Santos (University of Porto, Portugal), and Professor João Martins (University of Lisbon and AIESEP)

Friday January 27th 2023
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November 2022

Transforming Practice through Self-Study

Facilitators: Chaired by Carla Vidoni and presented by Alan Ovens (University of Auckland, New Zealand), Luiz Sanches Neto (Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil), and João Costa (University College Cork, Ireland)

Friday November 18th 2022
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October 2022

Research Collaborations: Learning from others and making connections

Facilitators: is brought to you in collaboration with AERA SIG 93 and chaired by Risto Marttine, Jen Walton Fisette, Ash Casey, and Javier Arturo Hall Lopez

Friday October 28th 2022
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August 2022

The Spectrum of Teaching Styles: A view to the future of research

Facilitators: Mark Byra, Feng-Min Wei, Donetta Cothran, Pamela Kulinna, Nikolaos Digelidis

Friday August 25th 2022
Thumbnail for Trailblazing and way-marking: Possible pathways for Meaningful PE research
April 2022

Trailblazing and way-marking: Possible pathways for Meaningful PE research

Facilitators: Dr Stephanie Beni, Dr Deirdre Ni Chroinin and Dr Tim Fletcher

Friday April 29th 2022
Thumbnail for The state of the Whole – of-School Physical Activity Programming
March 2022

The state of the Whole – of-School Physical Activity Programming

Facilitators: chaired by Hans van der Mars and led by Darla Castelli and Collin Webster

Friday March 25th 2022
Thumbnail for COVID-19 Studies across the Globe on Physical Activity, Physical Education and Health: A comparative analysis
November 2021

COVID-19 Studies across the Globe on Physical Activity, Physical Education and Health: A comparative analysis

Friday November 26th 2021
May 2021

Fitness Testing – Pros and Cons

Friday May 28th 2021
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April 2021

Optimising Social Media for Physical Activity, Diet and Quality of Life: Lessons Learned from COVID-19

Friday April 30th 2021
November 2020

European Physical Education Teacher Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday November 27th 2020
August 2020

The AIESEP Position Statement on Assessment in PE

Facilitators: discussion lead by Dr Lars Borghouts, Dr Menno Slingerland, and Gwen Weeldenburg

Friday August 28th 2020
May 2020

PETE and the Pandemic: The Legacy?

Facilitators: discussions lead by Prof Elke Grimminfer-Seidensticker and Doug Gleddie

Friday May 29th 2020

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