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.
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 2700+ citations, i10-Index 73, H-Index 27 / Research Gate 1610+ citations, H-Index 22.
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
What is quality physical education? with Association of Independent Schools NSW
Sport Development: Hook in for Health with Oceania Hockey
Womens Coaching with Tennis Australia
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