Jedde De Vries

Jedde De Vries is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education (PE) at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Education. He joined MMU in 2014 to lead the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) PE course. With over two decades of experience, he has taught PE and held leadership roles in schools (primary, secondary, and SEN) across the Netherlands, Scotland, and England, as well as in further and higher education. His qualifications include a BA in Physical Education (2000) and a Master's in Leading and Managing PE and Youth Sport (2013).

His research and teaching focus on fostering playful, innovative learning environments to address declining physical activity trends. He emphasizes motor learning and development, advocating for engaging pedagogical approaches. His professional expertise spans roles as a subject teacher, School Sports Coordinator, and Head of Department. He holds fluency in English, Dutch, German (academic reading/conversation), and Italian (conversational).

Awarded the Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2013), his teaching methods blend structured knowledge dissemination with student-led exploration, encouraging critical thinking and creative teaching practices. While no specific grants or lab affiliations are detailed, his career reflects a commitment to advancing PE curricula and youth sport engagement.