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UNESCO Chair on "Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings"

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Partnership

Forming partnerships and finding solutions to address challenges of Physical Education in South Africa

Coordinated partnerships and South African Council for Educators (SACE)-accredited in-service teacher training can operationalise quality Physical Education (PE) in under-resourced schools.

SAMRC

Meeting between members of the UNESCO Chair and the South African Medical Research Council

Ms Glaudina Loots, Director of Special Projects in the Office of the President of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), was a guest of Nandi Joubert at Swiss TPH.

Madeleine

PhD completion of Dr Madeleine Nienaber - Advancing the measurement of household food security and wellness in South Africa

Dr Madeleine Nienaber recently completed her PhD in Food, Nutrition and Wellness at Nelson Mandela University.

UNESCO digital learning

Use of digital learning tools in the Short Learning Programmes developed

In South Africa and Switzerland, the education system is beginning to develop public digital learning platforms that complement classroom teaching and strengthen the connection between online and offline learning.

PL Europe

New publication highlights global roadmap for advancing Physical Literacy

A new scientific publication presents important progress in strengthening the global development of physical literacy (PL), an emerging concept that supports lifelong participation in physical activity and promotes health and well-being.…

Translations

Breaking Language Barriers: The Global Physical Literacy Action Framework is now available in 11 languages

One week ago, the GloPL Consortium launched the Global Physical Literacy Action Framework in English. To contribute to quality movement experiences and break down language barriers, translations of the framework are now available.

Global Physical Literacy Action Framework

The UNESCO Chair is part of the Global Physical Literacy Action Framework

Physical Activity offers numerous health and wellbeing benefits and can nurture personal development. Physical Literacy is the foundation of lifelong Physical Activity.

Policy brief to UNESCO

Policy brief to UNESCO supported by the UNESCO Chair

School Physical Education in Europe only partly aligned with 'Physical Literacy', while Switzerland demonstrates relatively strong alignment with the Physical Literacy principles.

Cheryl

Representation at the Second International Scientific Conference: Integrating Movement into Education

Prof Cheryl Walter represented the UNESCO Chair on ‘Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings’ at the Second International Scientific Conference: Integrating Movement into Education, arranged by Sharjah Women’s Sport in Sharjah,…

AIESEP Conference

UNESCO Chair joins global scientific exchange at “Future Matters” conference

The UNESCO Chair from the University of Basel participated alongside four other UNESCO Chairs in an international forum to exchange insights on sustainability, Physical Education, and research.

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