About AIESEP
Who we are
AIESEP is an international, non-governmental, non-profit, professional association which aims to promote high quality research worldwide in the areas of physical education, physical activity and sport pedagogy across the lifespan. AIESEP is multilingual, multicultural and comprises universities, colleges, institutions and individual members from across the globe.
What we do
AIESEP connects researchers, educators, practitioners and institutions through international congresses, specialist seminars, publications and learning activities. Members exchange evidence, develop their practice and contribute to research in physical education and sport pedagogy.
Our objectives
- To promote and support scientific research in professional preparation and professional practice in physical education, physical activity and sport pedagogy across the lifespan.
- To organize scientific meetings and information dissemination mechanisms which facilitate the sharing of new knowledge with the international community.
- To endorse appropriate scientific meetings which further the aims of AIESEP.
- To promote cross-cultural research.
- To co-operate with international bodies to advocate for physical education, physical activity and sport pedagogy across the lifespan.
- To provide evidence-based advice to government and international institutions.
- To develop policies which ensure that AIESEP activities are relevant and of service to the members which comprise it.
Explore AIESEP
- Board of Directors · 2026–2030
- History
- Special interest groups
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
- Research & learning
- Events
View the Constitution — members. The document currently linked from Members’ Downloads is dated October 2010.