PHASE IS COMING TO THE MIDDLE EAST!

4 April 2026
📍 American Community School Abu DhabiOne-day PHASE Conference
PHASE Middle East Countdown

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Keynote Speaker

Dr. Aaron Beighle

Dr. Aaron Beighle is an internationally recognized teacher and scholar of physical education and school-based physical activity promotion at the University of Kentucky. Beighle regularly collaborates with schools and organizations interested in physical education, physical activity, and well-being. He has written more than 100 research-based a…

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Confirmed Speakers

Ben Holden

Educational Consultant, Author & Founder of Wanna Teach PE

Justin Cresser

Subject Area Leader, MYP PHE Teacher, Global Citizen Diploma Coordinator
International School of Uganda

    Conference Themes

    • Pedagogy & Curriculum

      Practical and Theoretical Approaches to PE

    • Leadership

      Leading next generation physical education and Athletics programs

    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

      Working together towards justice in education and the world

    • Wellness

      Promotion of lifelong interest in health and fitness

    • Sports Science

    • Sports & Coaching

      Developing programs to promote love of and excellence in sport

    • Experiential Learning

      Engaging students safely in real world experiences 

    • Technology

      Leveraging apps & devices for development, performance, fitness

    • Specialist Content Areas

      Exploring emerging areas of interest

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    Why Attend PHASE Middle East 2026

    • World-class keynotes
    • Choice of excellent featured presenters
    • Innovative and cutting edge content to push your thinking and practice
    • Opportunities for unique online social engagement
    • Certificate of attendance with CPD hours

    PHASE is aimed at the following K-12 educators

    • PE/PHE Teachers

    • Athletic Directors/Heads of Sport

    • Health & Wellness Teachers

    • Coaches

    • Experiential and Outdoor Learning Specialists

    • Dance Teachers

    • Aquatics Specialists

    Feeling energized after savoring the joys of sharing not only best practices but also research-based approaches with like-minded peers in Sports. Looking forward to bringing the entire PE & Sports department to the next PHASE Conference.

    One of the best PD’s I have ever attended. Met so many great people and looking forward to implementing some of the great concepts and ideas I learned during every session.

    Looking forward to the next PHASE Asia Pacific!

    The weekend proved to be an excellent learning experience. Every session I attended over the course of these two days was beneficial. Even during the breaks, I learned a lot from talking with other attendees.

    I took my hand luggage to PHASE, and now I’m leaving with extra luggage to Guangzhou (ideas, knowledge, resources, etc.) Thanks to the 21CL team for organizing the PHASE conference.

    The Conference in Bangkok was an incredible experience. It was inspiring to connect with such a diverse and passionate community of physical education teachers and leaders – opportunities to share ideas, just talk as well as learn from experienced professionals was invaluable. The keynote talk from Ted was particularly impactful – overall I left the conference highly motivated to bring new energy and ideas back to my own practice.

    From start to finish, the conference was engaging and active and ran like a well-oiled machine. Speaks a lot about the work done behind the scenes to line everything up. Each session had practical and valuable takeaways. I loved the balance of the formal (keynote, closing etc) and the informal aspects of the conference. The coffee talk was a genius idea and allowed for authentic, free-flowing conversations in small groups. Felt like everyone could curate and get what they needed from this workshop 🙂 Thank you team PHASE!

    The conference proved to be incredibly enriching as it offered valuable insights into the unique challenges and responsibilities of ADs and PE teachers in international schools.

    A highlight for me was engaging in one-on-one conversations with accomplished coaches I deeply admire, which left a lasting impression. I left the conference feeling motivated and better equipped to grow as a coach and leader, and I’m excited to continue enhancing the baseball program I’m fortunate to oversee.

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    Confirmed Speakers

    These thought leaders in physical education, health, athletics, sports, and experiential learning have shared invaluable insights, contributing to the excellence that defines PHASE.

    Niall Gibson

    Physical Education Team Leader
    International School of Beijing

    Ivan Cvetanovic

    Physical Education Teacher
    Wujin Qingying Foreign Language School, Changzhou, China

    Sofie Fella

    International Rugby Player, Harvard Grad, Founder of 大 Collection & GirlsLiftGirls

    Ella Healy

    Aquatics Director
    Hong Kong International School

    Nathan Dewar

    Single Subject Co-ordinator
    The International Montessori School

    Timothy Yu

    HS HPE Teacher
    Korea International School Jeju

    Eric Rodine

    Activities Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinator, MYP PHE Instructor
    Shanghai Community International School, Pudong

    Megaera Regan

    University Supervisor
    Southern Connecticut State University

    Sahir Edoo

    Head of Development Projects
    Badminton World Federation

    Erica Khoo

    Development Manager
    Badminton World Federation

    Turner Neal

    Certified Master Athletic Administrator, Co-Founder
    Neal Family Consulting

    Vernon Austin Bollinger

    PreK-12 Health and Physical Education, Physical Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Specialist
    The Clinic

    Daniel Strange

    Teacher of Physical and Health Education
    Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong

    Kui Ramos

    IRA PE: PreK-6, DOE Hawaii (Salt Lake Elementary), HAHPERD, TAPE Global

    Rachel Ford

    PYP Personal, Social and Physical Education Teacher
    Hangzhou International School Hangzhou

    Jess Kekelis

    ES PE Teacher
    Suzhou Singapore International School

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