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Wouter Cools (PhD) currently works at the department of Teacher Education (IDLO) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Brussels) as an assistant professor and as a lecturer in Physical Education & Recreational Sports Education at Artevelde University College Ghent. Prof Cools's research focuses on Physical Education, Sports and Movement Sciences. The main topics of his research involve Primary and Secondary School PE, Methods (PCK) in PE, (PE) Teacher Education, Physical Activity, Fundamental Movement/Motor Skill Development, Integration of PA to support and improve learning in general subjects, professional development of teacher educators and contextual use of ICT in PE. His most recent publication is 'Teacher educators developing professional roles: frictions between current and optimal practices.'
Education/Academic qualification
Physical Education, Rehabilititation Sciences and Kinesiology, Doctor in Physical Education and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Award Date: 26 Apr 2010
Physical Education, Rehabilititation Sciences and Kinesiology, Master in Physical Education and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Award Date: 4 Jul 2003
Physical Education, Rehabilititation Sciences and Kinesiology, Bachelor in Physical Education, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Award Date: 5 Jul 2001
Education, Educational Bachelor in Physical Education, Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Award Date: 24 Jun 1999
External positions
Lecturer, Artevelde University College Ghent
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OZR989: Motor development among children aged 4-6, related to the environmental support in school and family
Samaey, C., Andries, C., De Martelaer, K. & Cools, W.
1/10/03 → 31/12/07
Project: Fundamental
Research output
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Een blended opleiding tot zwemleraar
De Martelaer, K., Bardyn, B., Cools, W. & Van Duijn, T., 2021, Lichamelijke Opvoeding, 270, 2, p. 31-36 6 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist/vulgarizing publication › Article › Specialist
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Challenges for big data use of Fundamental Movement Skill performance in a school setting
De Martelaer, K., Opstoel, K., de Vries, S., Hoeboer, J., Cools, W., Noordstar, J., Lucassen, J., D'Hondt, E. & Lenoir, M., 2017, Changes in Childhood and Adolescence: Current Challenges for Physical Education: Proceedings of the 12th FIEP European Congress. Bund, A. & Scheuer, C. (eds.). Berlin: Logos Verlag Berlin, p. 106-107 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Meeting abstract (Book)
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De lerende lerarenopleider: Onderzoek naar de professionalisering van lerarenopleiders in Vlaanderen
Cools, W., Plackle, I. & Meeus, W., Mar 2016, In: Tijdschrift voor Lerarenopleiders. 37, 1, p. 45-60 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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De lerende lerarenopleider: Onderzoek naar de professionaliseringsnoden van lerarenopleiders en kwaliteitscriteria voor opleidingstrajecten voor lerarenopleiders in Vlaanderen.
Plackle, I., Cools, W. & Meeus, W., 15 Jan 2015, Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Fundamental movement skill performance in overweight and obese 4- to 6-year old pre-school children: issues for effective responsible interventions
Deriemaeker, P., Vandaele, B., Cools, W., D'Hondt, E., De Martelaer, K. & De Decker, S., 2014, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 11, p. S142-S143 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract (Journal)
Activities
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Gender equality in sports. How do we tackle challenges?
Wouter Cools (Invited speaker)
2 Oct 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Hersenen hebben nood aan beweging!
Wouter Cools (Speaker)
24 Oct 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at an external academic organisation
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LEREN IN BEWEGING 2: BEWEGINGSINTEGRATIE IN HET CURRICULUM LAGER ONDERWIJS
Wouter Cools (Member)
19 Sep 2016 → 15 Sep 2019Activity: Other › Research and Teaching at External Organisation
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Teaching, Research, and Media in Kinesiology (Journal)
Wouter Cools (Editor)
2015 → 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Association for Teacher Education in Europe (External organisation)
Wouter Cools (Member)
1 Jan 2014 → 31 Dec 2014Activity: Membership › Membership of external research organisation
Press / Media
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Only 2 in 100 children show an adequate physical activity level
11/09/13
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Leerkansen voor alle leerlingen
Katrien Struyven, Catherine Coubergs, Nadine Engels, Wouter Cools & Kristine De Martelaer
26/02/13
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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Comparison of energy expenditure as measured by sensewear armband and heart rate monitoring during alpine skiing
Author: Van Laere, R., Aerenhouts, D., Zinzen, E., Mertens, E. & Cools, W., 2015Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Determinants affecting a child's actual motor competence: A developmental perspective
Author: Coppens, E., Lenoir, M., D'Hondt, E., De Martelaer, K., Bardid, F., Deconinck, F., Haerens, L., Patrick, C., Van Waelvelde, H., Van Dyck, D., Brian, A., Côté, J., Cools, W. & Van Hove, G., 17 Nov 2021Supervisor: Lenoir, M. (External person) (Promotor), D'Hondt, E. (Promotor) & Bardid, F. (External person) (Co-promotor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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FLEMISH PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILL PERFORMANCE IN RELATION TO INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY CORRELATES
Author: Cools, W., 26 Apr 2010Supervisor: De Martelaer, K. (Promotor), Andries, C. (Co-promotor), Samaey, C. (Co-promotor), Zinzen, E. (Jury), Deforche, B. (Jury), Kristoffersen, I. (Jury), Theeboom, M. (Jury), Cardon, G. (External person) (Jury), Lenoir, M. (External person) (Jury) & Stratton, G. (External person) (Jury)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Het gebruik van ICT in de opleidingsinstituten lichamelijke opvoeding in Vlaanderen
Author: Cools, W., 2003Supervisor: De Martelaer, K. (Promotor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis