Preparing Students to Be Active for Life with Dr. Shane Pill

What should students actually gain from physical education by the time they leave school?

In this episode of The Education Vanguard, Justin Hardman speaks with Dr. Shane Pill of Flinders University about moving beyond simply keeping students active and instead helping them develop the confidence and competence to pursue physical activity throughout their lives.

They explore why PE can remain undervalued in schools, the importance of designing programs around meaningful learning, the role of parents and communities in developing active habits, and why sport must be intentionally designed if it is to support physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Shane also discusses competitive versus inclusive sport, the changing relationship between schools and sport, his journey from school leadership into academia, and how AI could reshape the future of physical education.

A long-time member of the PHASE community, Shane also reflects on the evolution of PHASE and the importance of creating spaces where researchers and practitioners can learn from one another.

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