Pere Palou Sampol

Pere Palou Sampol serves as a University Professor in the Department of Pedagogy and Specific Didactics at the Faculty of Education, University of the Balearic Islands, where he also holds the position of vice dean. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a leading figure in Physical Education and Sports Sciences.

His educational qualifications include a Degree in Physical Education from the University of Barcelona, a doctorate from the University of the Balearic Islands, and multiple specialized degrees: Master in Nutrition and Food Quality, University Specialist in Physical Preparation and Reeducation of Sports Injuries, Master in Sports Performance, and Master in Management and Direction of Sports Facilities.

Professor Palou Sampol's research focuses on the intersection of physical activity with educational methodologies, health outcomes, and cultural expressions. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in sports pedagogy, body expression, and healthy lifestyle development across educational settings. He has contributed significantly to understanding how physical activity can be integrated into curricula to promote both physical and cultural development.

As an active educator, he teaches across multiple programs including the Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Degree in Primary Education, and various Master's programs. His teaching responsibilities include courses on Physical Education Pedagogy, Sports Education, Healthy Habits, and Research Methods in Sports Sciences, with supervision of numerous final degree projects and master's theses.

• Director of UIB's Physical Activity and Sports Service (1984-2015)
• Member of Research Group in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (GICAFE)
• Participant in over 15 R&D&I research projects
• Presenter at more than 100 international congresses and conferences

Professor Palou Sampol maintains an active research profile while contributing to university administration as vice dean of the Faculty of Education, demonstrating continued leadership in both academic and institutional contexts.