Global Leaders Unify to Transform Physical Education through the “Auckland Commitment”
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND — On December 3, 2025, during the 23rd Biennial Conference of the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport (ISCPES), international delegates officially signed the Auckland Commitment to Quality Physical Education (QPE). This landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) serves as a strategic framework designed to guide global policy and improve the delivery of physical education across borders.
A Vision for Holistic Excellence
The Auckland Commitment defines a unified declaration of intent and principles to elevate the standards of QPE. The collaborative effort is anchored by four core pillars:
- Inclusivity: Ensuring equitable access for all individuals, regardless of age, gender, or ability.
- Holistic Development: Prioritizing the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of participants.
- Sustainability and Capacity Building: Supporting programs through robust policy, resources, and continuous professional development for practitioners.
- Advocacy and Networking: Leveraging global partnerships to highlight the necessity of QPE in public policy.
A Global Network
The signing ceremony featured a diverse group of academic and institutional leaders, signaling a broad commitment to these principles. Key signatories included:
- Prof. Walter Ho, PhD (Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan)
- Paolo Bertaccini (Sport4Impact Network, Italy)
- Luisa Velez, PhD (Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, USA)
- Frano Giakoni, PhD (Universidad Andrés Bello, Chile)
- Sanjay Kumar Prajapati, PhD (SAI-LNCPE, India)
- Oswald Ceballos, PhD (Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico)
- Fran Serrano, MAppMgt (Thomas Education NZ, New Zealand)
This commitment marks a pivotal step toward international networking and the advancement of applied practice in physical education globally.
For more information, visit https://qpeglobalnetwork.com/
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