Associate Professor Shane Pill
Associate Professor
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Shane is an internationally recognised award-winning academic, mentor, speaker, & researcher. Since 2006, Shane lectures & undertakes research in physical education, sport coaching & development, curriculum studies, & educational leadership at Flinders University.
Shane has published over 200 research, scholarly & report publications. He has grant success in the research areas of physical education, mental health education, sport coaching, sport for development, coach development, and community sport engagement, mental health education.
Shane has a demonstrated record in higher education in innovation, new course development and course leadership in Education. He has extensive not for profit education sector board experience.
Google Scholar 2926+ citations, i10-Index 80, H-Index 29
Shane is regularly called on to work with community, state & national sport organisations on research initiatves, coach education & development, & resource initiatives. He is also regularly called on to work with state & national education bodies on professional development, policy, curriculum, & research initiatives, and he is a sort after speaker, nationally & internationally.
Shane has been awarded Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) Life Member & Fellow status for his distinguished service to the fields of sport, physical education and recreation over many years.
Member: Flinders University Institute for Mental Health & Wellbeing.
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 3 Australian Football (AFL) Accredited Coach.
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Journal of Teaching in Physical Education Metzler-Freedman Exemplary Paper Award: 2023
- 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 EPSW College Excellence in Teaching Award, 2018
- SANFL 2013: Coach Award. Services to coaching & coach education
- 28th ACHPER International Conference (Melbourne: 2013) Early Career Researcher Award-Best paper from an early career researcher
- CEASA World Teachers Day Award 2013. Recognition of Excellence: Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching Profession in South Australia.
- Flinders University EHL Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching: 2013.
- Life Member: The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education & Recreation (LMACHPER): 2013.
- Outstanding Service Award, 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.
- CEASA 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.
- AFCA (WA Branch) 1993 & 1994. Citation: Excellence in Coaching & nomination for Coach of the Year.
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work Teaching and Learning Research Section Lead 2023-continuing
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work Decolonising the Curriculum Workgroup Chair 2022-continuing
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
Committee Chair: Bachelor of Sport, Health & Physical Activity Acadamic Programs Advisory Committee 2014-2017
School of Education Research Higher Degree Coordinator 2013-2015
School of Education Middle & Secondary School Degree Coordinator 2011-2013
Workgroup 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-)
- WWTFC Womens Program assistant coach (2021-2022)
- 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)
- SANFL 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
Current Grants
Big Talks for Little People schools mental health program with Breathrough and Little Heros Foundations (2023-2034)
Netball Australia: NetSetGo evaluation with Netball Australia (2023)
Womens Coaching with Tennis Australia (2023-2034)
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