Associate Professor Shane Pill
Associate Professor
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Physical Education & Science Teacher, Head of Department, Year Level Coordinator, Sport Coordinator, Deputy Principal 1988-2005.
Lecture & research in physical education, sport coaching & development, curriculum studies, & educational leadership since 2006.
Over 200 research, scholarly & reports publications. Google Scholar 2448+ citations, i10-Index 69, H-Index 25.
Worked with community, state & national sport organisations on research initiatves, coach education & development, & resource initiatives: Cricket Australia, National Rugby League, Tennis Australia, the Australian Football League (AFL), the South Australian Football League (SANFL), West Australian Football Commission (WAFL), South Australian Cricket Association (SACA), Lacrosse Australia, South Australian Institute for Sport (SASI), ASC/Sport Australia.
Worked with state and national education bodies on professional development, policy, curriculum, and research initiatives: ACARA, the SACE Board, AISNSW, the South Australian Education Department, SA Office for Recreation & Sport.
Speaker & consultant, nationally and internationally, including keynotes at: South Australian HPE Conference (Adelaide, 2014, 2019), Western Australia HPE Conference (Perth, 2012, 2016, 2019), Tasmanian HPE Conference (Launceston, 2013, 2016), Queensland HPE Conference (Brisbane, 2017), European Council of International Schools Physical Education Conference (Munich, 2015), AFL National Coaching Conference (2015, 2016), Netwerk Teaching Games Conference (Eindhoven, 2017), Asia Pacific Physical Education Conference (Hong Kong, 2015, 2016, 2018), International Game Sense Conference (Adelaide, 2017), Tennis Grand Slam Coaches’ Conference (Melbourne, 2019), Rugby Australia National Training & Education Conference (Canberra, 2020), AIS NSW Conference (Sydney, 2022).
Grants and consultancies totalling over $1,000,000 (not proportioned)
Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) Life Member and Fellow.
Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) South Australian College of Advanced Education
Masters of Educational Leadership: Australian Catholic University
Doctor of Philosophy: University of Tasmania
Level 2 Australian Football Accredited Coach.
- ACHPER(SA) President’s Award for distinguished service to the profession: 2021
- Australian Award for University Teaching, 2016 & 2021
- Flinders University Vice Chancellors Award for Teaching Excellence, 2015 & 2019.
- Flinders University College of Education, Psychology & Social Work Excellence in Teaching Award, 2018
- South Australian Football League 2013: Coach Award. Services to coaching & coach education
- 28th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education & Recreation International Conference (Melbourne: 2013) Early Career Researcher Award-Best paper from an early career researcher
- Council of Educational Associations South Australia World Teachers Day Award 2013. Recognition of Excellence: Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching Profession in South Australia.
- Flinders University Faculty of Education, Humanities and Law Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2013.
- Life Member: The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education & Recreation (LMACHPER), 2013.
- Outstanding Service to St Thomas School Sport (2012)
- Physical Education Week Award 2010.Certificate of Excellence: In recognition of your truly inspirational & dedicated, continuous professional commitment to ACHPER & to Health & Physical Education in South Australia
- Physical Education Week Award 2009: In recognition of his time in coaching hockey and soccer teams for many years as part of the school parent initiated sport program at St Thomas School.
- Fellow: The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education & Recreation (FACHPER), 2007.
- Council of Educational Associations South Australia World Teachers Day Award 2007: Recognition of Excellence: Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching Profession in South Australia.
- Physical Education Week Award 2000. Commitment to developing quality physical education & sport programs for the staff & students at Mt Carmel College & for his efforts to promote Secondary Physical Education.
- Australian Football Coaches Association (WA Branch) 1993 & 1994. Citation: Excellence in Coaching & nomination for Coach of the Year.
Interim Dean of Education: College of Education, Psychology and Social Work 2022
Academic Supervisor 2019-present
Course Coordinator: Bachelor of Sport, Health & Physical Activity 2014-2020
Sport, Health & Physical Education Discipline Lead 2017-2020
Chair: Bachelor of Sport, Health & Physical Activity Acadamic Programs Advisory Committee 2014-2017
School of Education Teaching & Learning Committee 2006-2011; 2013-2017
School of Education Research Higher Degree Coordinator 2013-2015
School of Education Middle & Secondary School Degree Coordinator 2011-2013
Initial Teacher Education Committee 2011-2013
Chair: Middle & Secondary Years of Schooling Curriculum Change, Review & Renewal 2009-2010.
- Physical education and sport curriculum and pedagogy
- Skill development
- Sport coaching, management and administration for schools
- Instructional strategies for sport coaching and sport related games teaching
Vice Chancellor’s Award for Doctoral Thesis Excellence - MAR 2021
Community Engagement
- Goodwood Football Club: Coach (2020-)
- Australian Sports Commission Sport in Education Reference Group (2016)
- SA Catholic Primary Schools Sports Association Professional Learning Committee (2006-2016)
- South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Physical Education Review Advisory Panel (2016-2017)
- South Australian National Football League AFL Ambassador Advisory Committee (2012-2013)
- Dep of Education & Child Development Health Eating and Physical Activity Advisory Committee (2011-2012)
- Dep of Education & Child Development Australian Curriculum HPE Advisory Group (2011-2015)
- Dep of Education & Childrens Services Learner Wellbeing Project Reference Committee (2006-2007)
- Dep of Education & Childrens Services Premiers be active Challenge Advisory Group (2007-2010)
- West Adelaide Football Club coach 2012-2015
- Tennis Australia Education Programs advisor (2012-2018)
- St Thomas School Sport Program: Coach (2003-2012)
- Cabra College School Sport Program: Coach (2013-2016)
Leadership
- Australian Council for Health, Physical Education & Recreation (ACHPER) National Board President (2016-2019); National Board Vice President (2015-2016); SA Branch Board Member (2001- 2015); SA Branch President (2002-2015); National Board (2004-2010/2015-2019)
Conference Committees
- Active Healthy Kids Alliance, Global Matrix 3.0 Event, Planning Committee (2018)
- 30th ACHPER International Conference, Canberra, ACT, Conference Chair (2017)
- 29th ACHPER International Conference, Adelaide SA, Conference Chair (2015)
- 27th ACHPER International Conference, Adelaide SA, Conference Chair (2011)
- South Australian Health & Physical Education Conference Organising Committee (2001-2013: 2009-2010 & 2012-2013 Conference Chair)
- Asia Pacific Sport in Education Conference, Flinders University, Conference Chair (2008)
Membership of Professional Associations
- Australian Council for Health, Physical Education & Recreation (ACHPER) Life Member (2013)
- International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education AIESEP
- Teaching Games for Understanding Special Interest Group (AIESEP - TGfU SIG)
- International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (ICHPER.SD) (Oceania Secretary 2015-2016)
- Australasian Skill Acquisition Research Group (ASARG)
- Australian Football Coaches Association
- Education - Curriculum
- Education - Teaching
- Physical education
- Schools
- Sport
- Teaching
- Sport and physical education
Grants
2022 Active gamers grant partnered with Adelaide Football Club and AFL Max
2022 Big talks for Little people Grant partnered with Breakthrough
2021 Sport Development Grant partnered with Oceania Hockey
2020 Tennis Australia Womens Coaching Grant
2019 Office for Recreation and Sport; Coach Developer Project
2019 Sport Australia Move It Particpation Grant; Physical Education Physical Literacy Project
2017-19 Australian Government New Colombo Mobility Plan. Creating infrastructure and the sharing of game skills:developing lifelong engagement with sport and physical activity
2018 Unley Council; Dads and Lads Physical Activity Initiative
2018 Flinders Educational Futures Research Institute RIBG Funding; Pedagogical responses to public health concerns associated with physical activity levels in school physical education: A pilot study
2016-18 Australian Government New Colombo Mobility Plan. Development of Indian Students in Sports Activities
2017 Teaching and Learning Grant; Developing a sustainable model for international sport based WIL placements.
2011 Australian Football League; SANFL youth football retention grant
2008 Flinders University URB 1. What ‘Games for Understanding’ pedagogical elements do teachers use and value?
2007 Flinders University URB 1. The value and relevance of Physical Education Studies at the tertiary level: Perceptions of graduate student teachers.
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