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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
Physical Education, Rehabilititation Sciences and Kinesiology, Master in Physical Education and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Physical Education, Rehabilititation Sciences and Kinesiology, Bachelor in Physical Education, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Education, Educational Bachelor in Physical Education, Artesis Plantijn University College
External positions
Lecturer, Artevelde University College Ghent
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Projects
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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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Teacher educators developing professional roles: frictions between current and optimal practices
Meeus, W., Cools, W. & Placklé, I., 1 Jan 2018, In : European Journal of Teacher Education. 41, 1, p. 15-31 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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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
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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)
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Towards a comprehensive framework for professional development of teacher educators: a quest for key characteristics of appropriate pathways throughout careers
Plackle, I., Cools, W. & Meeus, W., Aug 2014, Transitions in teacher education and professional identities. Ced (ed.). Braga, PT: MinhoGrafe-Artes Graficas, Lda, p. 143-143 1 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Meeting abstract (Book) › Research
Activities
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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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Hersenen hebben nood aan beweging!
Wouter Cools (Speaker)24 Oct 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at an external academic 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
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American Academy of Pediatrics (External organisation)
Wouter Cools (Member)23 Mar 2014 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of peer-review panel or committee
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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Analyse van de bewegingsmogelijkheden van een kleuter (4 tot 6 jaar) in zijn schoolomgeving in relatie met het ontwikkelen van de motorische basisbaardigheden
Author: Loubry, A., De Martelaer, K. & Cools, W., 2007Supervisor: De Martelaer, K. (Promotor) & Cools, W. (Co-promotor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Analyse van de bewegingsmogelijkheden voor kleuters in de kleuterschool
Author: Billen, A., De Martelaer, K. & Cools, W., 2007Supervisor: De Martelaer, K. (Promotor) & Cools, W. (Co-promotor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Analyse van de bewegingsomgeving in de kleuterschool
Author: Janssens, A., De Martelaer, K. & Cools, W., 2005Supervisor: De Martelaer, K. (Promotor) & Cools, W. (Co-promotor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Bepalen van de betrouwbaarheid van het meetinstrument om sporttechnische ontwikkelingslijzen in half pipe snowboarden te ontwikkelen.
Author: Ghyselen, P., Zinzen, E., Clarys, P., Deriemaeker, P. & Cools, W., 25 Jun 2010Supervisor: Zinzen, E. (Promotor), Clarys, P. (Co-promotor), Deriemaeker, P. (Jury) & Cools, W. (Jury)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Bepalen van de sporttechnische ontwikkleingslijn in half pipe snowboarden bij vrouwen
Author: Heyvaert, A., Zinzen, E., Clarys, P., Wylleman, P., Cools, W. & Pion, J., 30 Jun 2011Supervisor: Zinzen, E. (Promotor), Clarys, P. (Co-promotor), Wylleman, P. (Jury), Cools, W. (Jury) & Pion, J. (External person) (Advisor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis