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<\/path><\/svg>Back to About<\/a>

Find your research community.<\/h1>

Connect with colleagues around a shared question, a stage of your career or an area of practice. Explore AIESEP\u2019s Special Interest Groups and choose the right way to take part.<\/p>

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    Early Career Researchers<\/h2>

    Support, professional development and research for early career scholars.<\/p>Explore group <\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/li>

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    Early Years<\/h2>

    Physical activity, play and education in the early years, from birth to eight.<\/p>Explore group <\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/li>

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    Primary \/ Elementary<\/h2>

    Research and practice in primary and elementary physical education.<\/p>Explore group <\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/li>

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    Social Justice<\/h2>

    Equity, inclusion and socially just practice in education and sport pedagogy.<\/p>Explore group <\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/li>

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    Technology<\/h2>

    Critical inquiry into digital technologies for teaching, learning and health promotion.<\/p>Explore group <\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/li>

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    Teaching Games for Understanding<\/h2>

    Research and practice in learner-centred, game-based teaching and coaching.<\/p>Explore group <\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/section>\n

    Different groups.
    Clear ways in.<\/h2>

    Choose from five free SIG interests and the separate paid TGfU membership option. Explore each group\u2019s profile for its activities and contacts.<\/p><\/div>

    Five free SIG interests<\/dt>
    Select any free groups when joining or renewing, or manage your interests in your member account. Contact sharing is optional.<\/dd><\/div>
    Contact the group<\/dt>
    Use the published contacts or group resources to ask about activities.<\/dd><\/div>
    Paid TGfU option<\/dt>
    Review the supported membership option and its current total before checkout.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/section>\n

    Start a new conversation.<\/h2>

    Have a proposal for another Special Interest Group? Read the handbook and application guidance.<\/p><\/div>