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Our purpose, values and direction

About AIESEP

Association Internationale des Écoles Supérieures d’Éducation Physique

The International Organization for Physical Education in Higher Education

AIESEP empowers global innovative and inclusive community of professionals in the areas of sport pedagogy and physical education through the dissemination of high quality, relevant research. We promote effective physical and health education, physical activity and sport participation across the lifespan.

Mission and Vision

We are AIESEP. AIESEP is an international, non-governmental, non-profit, multidisciplinary and multicultural professional association.

We empower a global community of professionals in the areas of sport pedagogy and physical education through the dissemination of high quality, relevant research. We nurture scholarly talent through leadership development and building an innovative and inclusive community.

We lead collective action to promote effective physical and health education, physical activity and sport participation across the lifespan.

Our Values

Diversity Strength

Strength and relevance through diversity

Equity

Fostering respect, inclusion, and friendship.

Joyful Movement

Celebrating the joy of human movement.

Potential

Nurturing individual and collective potential.

Ethical Research

Upholding rigorous ethics in research.

Global Engagement

Building a global community.

Strategic Vision

Leadership

Our aim is to become a global leader in research on physical education and sport pedagogy. Additionally, we are dedicated to nurturing talent to foster sustainable leadership within our community.

Quality Research

To ensure sustainable, relevant, high-quality research that shapes policy and practice in physical education and sport pedagogy. To establish a dynamic collaborative global research network.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our goal is to actively promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of scholars. We are committed to fostering an environment where all scholars feel welcome and supported.

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