October 2026 AIESEP Newsletter
This month we have some exciting updates about AIESEP 2027. But first, if you’re a member (institutional or individual) we hope you will be willing to give us your opinions on our membership structure by filling this short survey out. It will only take you a few minutes, but collectively it will give the board a better understanding of what the members think, specifically, about institutional memberships.
You can follow all AIESEP updates on our LinkedIn or Instagram which is where you can find AIESEP Connect event links (the next one is October 30th). You can also catch up on position announcements, calls for papers, and other information on our constantly updated blog. Also, get ready for a new look to the AIESEP website!
AIESEP 2027 will be held in Eindhoven, Netherlands
This week our secretary general Risto Marttinen sat down to talk to two of the hosts of AIESEP 2027 to breakdown everything you need to know about AIESEP 2027 including, how to submit an abstract, information on session formats, and more. Here is the link to the podcast recording, you can also listen to it by looking up episode 428 on the Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education Podcast. If you prefer to have the content in writing, there is a blog posted on the AIESEP blog with most of the same information. Part 2 (released in November) will contain details about what to do in Eindhoven, highlights about hotels, transportation options, and side trips on your way to/from Eindhoven.
The AIESEP 2027 conference will be held July 12-16th, 2027 and will be hosted by Fontys University in Eindhoven, Netherlands! The theme of the conference is: “Bridging the gap from theory to everyday practice in physical education” The website for the conference is live https://aiesep2027.org/ Abstract submission is open and abstracts are due December 1st. Early Bird registration is also now open. Check out the new formats for submissions which include: Research-to-Practice Lab and Match-Making Session. Traditional oral, poster, and symposium sessions in addition to pre-conference sessions are also accepted (Pre-conference sessions have a separate application). Due dates for Early Career Scholar Awards (within first 3 years post PhD), and Developing Country Scholar Awards are due Dec 1st.
On-Demand Professional Development Video Series for Members
AIESEP has now launched five of the 10 on-demand professional development videos. New videos will be launched once a month. They can be found in the members corner (after you log-in). Here is the direct link once you’re logged in. https://aiesep.org/professional-development/ Current videos include: “How to ask and frame a research question” and “Quantitative approaches in physical education and sport pedagogy” and “Photography as a research method in physical education & sport sciences?” The topics chosen across the first 10 videos are based off of a survey of member’s needs for professional development.
Past Keynotes Available and Historic Archive of Cagigal Lectures
AIESEP has secured keynote recordings from the past few conferences. In total, you can find 14 keynotes in the member’s corner. All Taipei Keynotes have now been uploaded. We have also located the working papers and/or slides from all Cagigal Lectures since 2001. These can be found in the member’s corner (after you’ve logged in).
A Specialist Seminar in Brazil: Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy for Sustainable Development
AIESEP is hosting a specialist seminar in Vitoria, Brazil at the Federal University of Espirito Santo December 2-3rd, 2026. This specialist seminar aims to produce a co-designed position statement from the gathering in Brazil. You can find more information about the specialist seminar here: https://www.ul.ie/ehs/pess/pepays-ireland/unesco-chair/aiesep-specialist-seminar-2026
How to sign up for AIESEP Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Looking to connect with researchers who share your interests? AIESEP Special Interest Groups (SIGs) offer opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow within a global community. First, make your AIESEP Member Profile: As an AIESEP member you can now create your own personal member profile! You can use it to connect with other members, read or post articles, blogs and recorded presentations, or maybe to provide updates on projects or look for that person during the last AIESEP conference who gave that inspiring paper. Go to the Member’s Corner on the AIESEP website and click on Community or directly by clicking here. Here is a link to directions on how to sign up as a member of a SIG
AIESEP Connect Friday, October 30, 2026 12:00 noon UK time.
Title: Let’s Connect! PhD & ECR Networking in Primary/Elementary PE
Are you a PhD student or Early Career Researcher with an interest in Primary/Elementary Physical Education? Join us for an informal online AIESEP Connect event on Friday 30 October (12pm UK time), organised by the Primary/Elementary PE AIESEP SIG.
The event will provide an opportunity to introduce your research, connect with other PhD students and ECRs, and share ideas about the future of Primary/Elementary PE research. Following brief 1–2 minute introductions, we’ll explore key questions around research, impact, collaboration and some ‘blue sky’ thinking about the future of the field.
Come along to meet others, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for future collaboration!
Meeting link:
https://uoa.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/uoa/meeting/download/9c1fe320642f4a6585201f1d8e075539?MTID=m1f7ae288f908122f68512efb38c27fe2
Meeting number:
2732 812 7016
Meeting password:
JPr6m4bY2JY
A Note from the Spectrum of Teaching Styles
Thank you everyone who came to our second annual Fall Roundtable. The conversations around technology, online courses, and AI in the classrooms was enlightening, and we can’t wait to have further conversation on this in the future. To anyone who was unable to attend, we will be posting the recorded Roundtable session to our YouTube and social media pages. You can find us at https://www.youtube.com/SpectrumStyles.
Want to Host AIESEP in 2029?
AIESEP is looking for future conference hosts! Our bidding process is officially open for the 2029 conference. You can contact Carla Luguetti carla.luguetti@unimelb.edu.au for more information on the bidding process. Bids are due February 16th, 2027.
Donations
AIESEP is now accepting donations to support future developing country scholars. We have created a page on the website that shares information about how to donate and how your donation makes a difference https://aiesep.org/donation/
Sincerely,
Risto Marttinen
Secretary General AIESEP
Professor
George Mason University
rmarttin@gmu.edu
