Maximilian Poncet-Rief

ceo@achper.org.au

Maximilian Poncet-Rief is currently an Assistant Professor for Physical Education research and Sport pedagogy at the University of Graz, Austria. Before, he worked as Senior Lecturer at the University of Salzburg, Austria where he also conducted his Ph.D research. Next to his vast experiences in teaching theoretical and practical courses in Sport Science and different PE Teacher Education programs, his research focusses on pedagogical models (i.e. Game-Based-Approaches), PE Teacher Education, democracy and sport, and longitudinal qualitative research designs. His academic preparation includes: State Examination for Teaching (subjects: Physical Education, Political Science) University of Marburg,
Germany, Ph.D. University of Salzburg, Austria.

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