• PHASE Institute - India 2025

    4-5 October 2025
    Professional learning opportunity for those interested in PhysEd, Health and wellness to take a deep dive workshop and optionally become certified in a particular focus area.

The PHASE Institute India is a professional learning weekend for those interested in PhysEd, Health and wellness to take a deep dive workshop and optionally become certified in a particular focus area.

Choose from one for these two workshops available. Both workshops starts at $550USD per person (Early Bird pricing), and an additional $250USD if you wish to take on the additional certification program – which involves job embedded work post workshop.

GROUP DISCOUNT AVAILABLE – $50USD discount per person for groups of three or more, all prices are subject to 4% service charge. Learn more.

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Key Details

Date and Time

4 & 5 October 2025
9am – 4pm each day

Informal social on 4 November from 4pm – 5:30pm

Location

Oberoi International School
JVLR Campus
Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road
Jogeshwari East
Mumbai
400060

As an IB Continuum school, Oberoi International School welcomes educators from IB Schools for PD workshops on their campus. Therefore you are welcome to register if you work at an IB School. Please note this is not an official IB workshop. If you are not an IB School but would be interested in attending a future iteration please reach out.

Workshop 1 – Health Education For International Schools Workshop

Create a comprehensive, skills-based Health & Well-being curriculum

In this two-day workshop, participants will be guided through the process of creating a comprehensive, skills-based Health, Well-being and SEL curriculum that can be vertically aligned from K-12 and adapted to work alongside host country mandates, community values, and within a variety of curricular frameworks. Participants will leave with ready-to-go resources, projects and unit plans for a culturally responsive approach to Health and SEL that meets the unique needs of today’s international youth.

Day 1

Audience: Using data and well-being trends for a current, relevant and adaptable program

Approach: Unpacking standards: making the shift from content to skills-based curriculum

Framework: Using the IB framework, host country mandates and international guidance documents for transparency around content strands and sexual health

Day 2

Overview: Gap analysis, scope and sequence, and vertical alignment tools

Resourcing and Pedagogy: Anchor resources and engagement strategies for unit and lesson planning with focused work time.

Next Steps: Tools for faculty PD, onboarding, and continued schoolwide alignment

Target Audience

  • Health and PE Teachers
  • SEL, Well-being and Wellness Directors
  • Administrators and Grade Level Leads
  • Curriculum and IB Coordinators
  • School Counselors
  • Advisors and PSHE Teachers
  • Anyone teaching Health and Well-being

Facilitator

Facilitator: Amy Lauren Smith

Facilitator: Amy Lauren Smith

Consultant, Health Teacher and Schoolwide Health Coordinator

Amy Lauren Smith is currently based at Hong Kong International School, where she teaches high school Health and serves as the Schoolwide Health Coordinator. With over 15 years of experience in curriculum design and international education, Amy works as a consultant with schools looking to align their approach to whole-school wellness, Health, and SEL. She presents at conferences around the world and remains active in the field through her work with SHAPE America and as Secretary of Health for the International Alliance for Health, PE, Dance, and Sport.
You can find her online at thehealthteacher.com

Workshop 2 – PHASE International School PE Teacher Workshop

The first level certification session for physical education (PHASE Certified Physical Educators) provides a comprehensive overview of foundational concepts essential for aspiring and experienced physical educators.

The workshop develops a solid foundation for all PHASE-certified physical educators.  Topics will include the purpose of physical education, foundational practices, and assessment and the context and uniqueness of physical education in international schools.

Through interactive sessions and practical demonstrations, this certification equips teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to inspire youth through physical education.

In this 12-hour face-to-face course, topics will include learning as it relates to physical education, the purpose of physical education, foundational practices, and assessment. Attendees will also be exposed to the uniqueness of physical education in international schools. Through interactive sessions and practical demonstrations, this certification equips teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to inspire youth through physical education.

Topics

  • Learning in Physical Education
  • Content in Physical Education
  • Creating Environments for Learning in Physical Education
  • Assessment in Physical Education
  • Physical Education in International Schools

Learning outcomes

  • Discuss the role of learning in physical education
  • Determine factors associated with determining appropriate content in physical education
  • Demonstrate and define strategies for creating a safe, effective, and efficient learning environment in physical education
  • Advocate for appropriate assessment strategies and tools in physical education
  • Review the similarities and differences across international school physical education offerings
  • Design one outcome-driven project to enhance the experience of students in your physical education program

Facilitator

Aaron Beighle

Aaron Beighle

Professor, University of Kentucky

Dr. Aaron Beighle holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University specializing in physical education and physical activity for youth. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky.
Beighle is an internationally recognized scholar of physical education and school-based physical activity promotion. He regularly collaborates with schools and organizations interested in maximizing the role of physical education and physical activity to create an active culture for well-being. Dr. Beighle presents nationally and internationally on strategies for extending the impact of movement to address the physical, mental, cognitive and social needs of students as well as school communities. He has written more than 100 research-based and practical articles as well as six books, most notably Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children 19e. Aaron recently contributed to make the widely used lesson plans for this book available via dynamicpeasap.com. Beighle holds a steadfast commitment to helping physical education programs and schools guide ALL students on a journey that makes physical activity a meaningful part of their well-being.

INVESTMENT

• $550USD – Early Bird (by 30 May 2025)

• $595USD – Regular Pricing (By 29 August 2025)

• $625USD – Last Minute Pricing

+ Additional $250USD to become certified (involves job embedded work post workshop)

$50USD discount per person for groups of three or more. Prices are subjected to 4% service charge.

Important: Workshops will be confirmed “go or no go” by 8 August as we require a minimum attendance to run the workshop. Please do not book non-refundable travel to attend before this date. In the unlikely event a workshop is not able to go ahead anyone that does register will be fully refunded any registration fees.

Thus we strongly encourage schools to register soon to take advantage of the early bird prices and to maximize the likelihood the workshop goes ahead.

Become Certified

To obtain certification, the participant must:

  • Attend the full two-day face-to-face workshop & participate in all activities and discussions during class.
  • Send the Professional Growth Plan (PGP) (PE Teacher Certification) or Unit Plan (Health Certification)

Due date for submission of the plan is four weeks following the workshop. Feedback will be provided within two weeks of the due date.

Registration for the certification following the face-to-face workshop is open for two-weeks.

  • Identify as a “Level 1 Certified International School Physical Educator” or  “Level 1 Certified International School Health Educator” on all professional materials (Resume, CV, applications)
  • Access to a Digital Badge & Email Signature Graphic
  • Your profile appears on the PHASE Website (optional)

How many hours of work is the certification supposed to take?

  • How long it will take to complete will depend on your work efficiency. For some, this might be a relatively short period of time. For others, it could take longer. We would estimate between 2-5 hours for development and for the PE Certification an additional 2-5 hours for summarizing after implementation.

How is the work assessed? Is there a minimum “score” to pass the certification?

  • You will receive feedback based on the rubric below in which you need to attain “ 4 meets” on all elements. There will be no “score” issued.

Can I submit a work that I have worked on collaboratively?

  • Yes, but you must clearly articulate your individual contributions.