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Pedagogies in Physical Education

Summary

Dr Louisa Peralta is a Senior Lecturer of Health and Physical Education in the School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney. She teaches in the areas of primary and secondary health and physical education and professional practice studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her teaching, research and publications focus on:

  • school-based programs for improving students' physical activity levels;
  • improving student health literacy through whole school approaches; and
  • designing and delivering professional learning experiences for preservice and inservice teachers.

Supervisor

Associate Professor Louisa Peralta.

Research location

Sydney School of Education and Social Work

Synopsis

Research interests

Health and sport

  • Health promotion

Research on teaching and learning

  • Health and physical education and development

Teacher education

  • Tertiary education and development

Keywords: pedagogies in physical education, physical activity, health promotion, health literacy, school-based programs, quality teachers, teacher learning and development

Additional information

1. If you are interested in this research opportunity, you are encouraged to email the potential supervisor directly.  To find their email address, follow the link provided to their profile page. 

When contacting them, you should describe your academic educational background and research experience, and include an academic transcript and CV (resume). You should also include a research proposal (1500-2000 words); refer to How to write a research proposal for guidance. You should explain why you want to undertake a PhD and how you believe your research topic aligns with the supervisor’s own research. You may be asked to supply a sample of written work.

2. Your potential supervisor may offer you advice on developing your research proposal before you submit your application. You will need to provide a written statement from your potential supervisor that they have agreed to supervise your project.

3. If you would like general advice in your subject area before submitting an application, contact an academic advisor listed here: https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/study/postgraduate-research/postgraduate-research-contact.html

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3375