About
Brodie Runciman is a Lecturer in Physical Education at the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the Institute for Sport, Physical Education & Health Sciences (ISPEHS). He serves as the Year 2 Academic Cohort Lead on the MA (Hons) Physical Education Programme and contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in areas such as curriculum design, motor skill acquisition, and educational theory.
- Educational Background:
- B.Ed. in Physical Education (2010) from Moray House School of Education and Sport
His research interests focus on pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment frameworks, and skill acquisition in physical education. He explores how dynamical systems theories and constraints-led approaches influence teaching practices and student learning outcomes.
Brodie's recent projects include:
- Valuing and Recognising Feedback (2025, funded by the Student Experience Grant), analyzing student feedback utilization.
- DataFit Project (2021), promoting data literacy in physical activity among Scottish youth.
- PTAS Project (2020), leveraging video-based peer teaching to enhance professional judgment in trainee educators.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow, Advance HE
- Mentor, The Edinburgh Teaching Award
He also contributes to university governance as a Member of the Senatus Academicus and the Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression working group.
