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Ken Lodewyk is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University, specializing in physical literacy, movement pedagogy, and motivational outcomes in physical education. He holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from Simon Fraser University and has extensive experience as a high school teacher, coach, and athletic director. His research focuses on instructional practices, personality traits, and psychosocial factors influencing student motivation and achievement in physical education and sports.
Key research interests include physical literacy assessment, epistemic beliefs of educators, gender-specific outcomes in PE, and the effectiveness of teaching frameworks like Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU). He has published widely in journals such as Journal of Teaching in Physical Education and Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy.
- Education: PhD in Educational Psychology (Simon Fraser University), MEd in Human Kinetics (UBC), BEd (University of British Columbia).
- Affiliations: Member of Canadian Society for Studies in Education, International Physical Literacy Association, and multiple national and international educational associations.
His awards include the North American Society Fellowship Award (2020) and Excellence in Teaching Award (2020). Lodewyk supervises MA thesis students and offers teaching assistant opportunities in his courses, emphasizing practical and theoretical contributions to physical education pedagogy.
Recent work explores recess dynamics, victimization, and the impact of intramural programs on youth engagement. His research bridges theory and practice, aiming to enhance pedagogical strategies and student well-being in educational settings.
