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We are a group of researchers in the Faculty of Education, Peninsula campus whose passion is sport, physical activity and outdoor recreation. Our research delves into:
- Physical education
- Community approaches to enhancing physical activity
- Movement experiences
- Sports coaching / pedagogy
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- Outdoor education
- Place experience
- Environmental education
- Expeditioning and outdoor leadership / facilitation
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Key research areas
Our particular focus is the study of Movement, Environment and Community (MEC) and their interrelationships.
We apply Socio-ecological theory and Experiential education pedagogy approaches to our research of movement, environment and community.
Our goals
We wish to contribute to:
- the promotion of individual health and well-being,
- physically active and engaged communities, and
- the care of natural environments and the sustaining of social environments through various sports and outdoor recreations.
See our focus to learn more.
Our research/teaching model
MEC practices education-led research and research-led teaching. Our members teach a number of Sport and Outdoor Recreation courses at the Faculty of Education:
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