Keynotes

Dr. Bonnie Pang

Shifting Power Relations in Knowledge Production: Understanding Under-Represented Communities in Sport and Physical Education

Keynote Description: Critical scholars have been at the forefront of advancing the study of sport and physical education to address inequality and power relations. Knowledge production in this sense can be understood as a way of speaking back to power and of identifying the cracks in dominant narratives. Despite the effort, asymmetric power structures constitute an impasse in the research field and perpetuate the (re)production of knowledge and worldviews which confines understanding. In this keynote presentation, I discuss my research that aims to promote new forms of subjectivity and research methods with under-represented communities, and to produce knowledge from epistemological loci other than the ones traditionally embraced by power in sport and physical education. My methodological approach focuses on widening the knowledge base that enables a bilateral flow of knowledge and reshapes the academic landscape characterised by a ‘doer and done to’ binary relationship.

Dr. Bonnie Pang Bio

Dr. Bonnie Pang is Associate Professor at University of Bath. Her interdisciplinary approach to sociologically-relevant research in sport, health and education centres on the lived experiences of under-represented groups, with a focus on Chinese diasporic communities; and on theoretical and qualitative research method advancement that challenge mainstream assumptions and ways of (re)producing knowledge with minority groups.

Prior to joining University of Bath in 2021, Bonnie held a two-year Marie Curie Fellowship at the Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University. She is a named investigator on research funding from the British Academy, European Horizon 2020 scheme, Economic and Social Research Council, Australian Research Grant Council, and philanthropic donations. Bonnie gained her PhD from the University of Queensland, and had worked and resided in Hong Kong, Brisbane, Sydney, and Leeds.

She currently serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Qualitative Research, an executive board member of the International Society of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise, is on the Editorial Board for Sport, Education and Society, and Leisure Sciences, and is Adjunct Fellow at the Institute for Culture and Society in Western Sydney University.

Dr. Jennifer Walton-Fisette & Dr. Sue Sutherland

The Journey of Social Justice Educators Taking the Road Less Traveled in the U.S.

Keynote Description: Scholars have argued and advocated for social justice to be central to physical education programs for decades. However, in the United States, there continues to be few that choose to take the road less traveled by engaging in social justice and equity research and pedagogy. In this keynote, we will focus on the political landscape of the U.S., both current and past, that has influenced the field of physical education broadly and the lack of social justice and equity more specifically. We will interweave our social justice journeys through our collaborative research on policies, standards, curricula and pedagogical practices at the national, state, and university levels. Considering the political landscape and the limited number of scholars engaging in social justice work, we argue that a social justice imperative is needed.

Dr. Jennifer Walton-Fisette Bio

Jennifer L. Walton-Fisette is a white, cisgender gay female with physical limitations. She is a professor of Physical Education Teacher Education and is the Director of Educator Preparation at Kent State University. Her research has centered on social justice and equity work in physical education/physical education teacher education with a specific emphasis on policy, standards, and pedagogical practices. She has served on numerous national and state-wide committees and initiatives arguing for and working towards fostering a more just and equitable physical education. Yet despite her publication record and advocacy work, social justice continues to have limited emphasis in physical education in the U.S. As the U.S. and Ohio political landscapes have direct implications on higher education, P-12 and physical education, her career goal is to continue working with her students, colleagues, and P-12 teachers on pedagogies and strategies that directly takes action towards a more inclusive and equitable physical education while simultaneously advocating and fighting against oppressive legislation.

Dr. Sue Sutherland Bio

Sue identifies as white, cisgender, queer woman who is from the UK and now lives in the US. She is a professor of Physical Education and Vice Chair of the Department of Human Sciences at Ohio State University. Her research focuses on social justice education in physical education/physical education teacher education. Being situated in Ohio, where the legislature (Ohio General Assembly) has significant influence on P-12 education and higher education has certainly influenced her work. Ohio is a conservative state and this has become more evident in recent years, which has made advocating for socially just policies and curriculum challenging. Despite the political climate in the US and specifically in Ohio, Sue has focused her efforts on advocating for and working toward socially just physical education in ways that are meaningful for the students, teachers, and colleagues that she works with.

Dr. Timothy Baghurst

Widening the Lens: Why Specialization is Not Just an Athlete Problem

Keynote Description: Sports specialization is a well-known issue, but it primarily concerns athletes. However, evidence suggests that the workforce, including those in sports, is also becoming more specialized, which can be equally dangerous. This presentation explains the dangers of a narrow focus and offers practical ways to expand our learning, thinking, and skillset to benefit our career, profession, and those with whom we work.

Dr. Timothy Baghust Bio

Tim Baghurst is a professor at Florida State University and the Director of FSU COACH: Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching. He holds degrees in sports science, sport and exercise psychology, kinesiology, physical education, and teaching. His work has been published extensively, including several books, and he speaks and consults on sports-related topics worldwide. He is a fellow of SHAPE America, the National Academy of Kinesiology, and the National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education. He’s a former international athlete and now coaches internationally.

Dr. Allyson Carvalho de Araújo

Dialogues between Media and Physical Education in South America:

Perspectives from Curriculum and Pedagogical Practices

Keynote Description: In the 1990s, Physical Education in South America began a concentric dialogue movement with the communication area. Since then, this movement has provoked changes in the pedagogy of Physical Education, its curriculum, and practices. Even though the first pedagogical references of media-education that affect South America are European, Latin American approaches have continuously reviewed the theory with outcomes on Physical Education teacher education and educational policies. The experiences have demonstrated pedagogical potency to compose a way to develop a critical pedagogy in teaching Physical Education. This presentation will introduce the theoretical underpinnings of media-education applied to Physical Education in South America and discuss its implications for practices in the field.

Dr. Allyson Carvalho de Araújo Bio

Dr. Allyson C. de Araújo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (Natal, Brazil), where he leads the Graduate Program in Physical Education (Master's and PhD degrees). His research is grounded in physical education pedagogy linked to media/technology. Beyond focusing his research on the Brazilian context, he has built international collaborations in New Zealand, Spain, the UK, Australia, Uruguay, and Chile. He also leads the Research Network on Digital and Interactive Teaching Materials for Physical Education (MADDIs-EF).

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