Future Matters: Reimagining Physical Education for a Changing World

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AIESEP Specialist Seminar on Physical Education for a Changing World

Event Details

Dates: February 5-6, 2026
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Participants: Limited to 60 participants
Format: Two-day hackathon

About the Seminar

The Unique Power of Physical Education

Physical Education has a critical role in shaping values and behaviours. From encouraging lifelong healthy habits to raising awareness about our relationship with the environment, PE can inspire young people to shape sustainable lifestyles.

Seminar Aim & Relevance

In a world facing urgent environmental challenges, adapting how we teach and learn is more critical than ever. Using a hackathon, this seminar tackles the vital question: How can Physical Education be harnessed to foster sustainability and sustainable lifestyle development?

We aim to map current best practices and co-create new strategies that embed sustainability into PE curricula and programmes. This event marks the first collective effort in the PE community to address sustainability head-on.

Key Benefits

Research & Innovation
Explore cutting-edge research and innovative approaches to integrating sustainability into physical education curricula.

Global Network
Connect with educators, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to build lasting collaborations.

Practical Tools
Develop actionable strategies and teaching tools that you can implement immediately in your educational context.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar welcomes a broad audience of professionals and stakeholders passionate about the intersection of education, physical activity, and sustainability.

Target Audience

Researchers & Academics
Scholars in physical education, sport pedagogy, environmental education, and related fields.

Teachers & Educators
PE teachers, coaches, and curriculum developers seeking innovative sustainability integration.

Students & Emerging Professionals
Graduate students, PhD candidates, and future educators interested in sustainability and PE.

Policymakers & Administrators
School leaders, education policymakers, and NGO representatives crafting sustainable development policies.

Programme Overview

Two-Day Hackathon Format

A collaborative hackathon approach to reimagine Physical Education for sustainability

Day 1: Exploring Problem Space

February 5, 2026

08:00-08:30 Registration & Welcome

08:30-09:00 Introduction & Objectives

09:00-10:30 Ignite Talks - Framing the Challenges

10:30-10:45 Coffee Break

10:45-12:15 Playshop 1 - Problem Exploration

12:15-13:30 Lunch & Networking

13:30-15:00 Playshop 2 - Solution Ideation

15:00-15:15 Coffee Break

15:15-16:30 Collaborative Synthesis

16:30-17:00 Day 1 Wrap-up & Preview

Day 2: Negotiating Solution Space

Design Thinking Methodology

UNESCO Chairs as Special Guests

Chair 1: Sport for Development, Peace and Environment

Chair 2: Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy for Sustainable Development

Chair 3: Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development

Chair 4: Inclusive Physical Education, Sport, Fitness and Recreation

Expected Outcomes

Key Deliverables

Event Location

Registration Fees (2-day seminar)

Standard Rates

AIESEP Members: CHF 150

Non-Members: CHF 250

Students: CHF 50

Developing Country Rates

Developing Country Member: CHF 75

Developing Country Non-Member: CHF 175

Developing Country Student: CHF 25

What's Included

• All seminar sessions and materials

• Coffee breaks on both days

• Lunch (open buffet) for both days

• Access to digital collaboration platform

• Pre-seminar reading materials

How to Register

Registration via AIESEP website or HEP Lausanne event page

Important: Secure your spot early – space is limited to 60 participants to ensure an intimate, workshop-friendly setting.

Contact

christophe.schnitzler(at)hepl.ch