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We congratulate Dr Mel Leggate, Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology and Head of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University, on her appointment as the inaugural chair of the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Division at the Chartered Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences, CASES.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A delighted Mel said, “I have learned a great deal through my involvement with the Education and Teaching Special Interest Group (E&T SIG), under the excellent leadership of Professor Joanne Hudson FCASES, and I am excited to take this next step as we establish ourselves as a newly formed Division.<\/p>\n

“This is an important time for teaching and learning in Sport and Exercise Science. Educators across the sector face unprecedented sector pressures, and how students learn and engage with their studies has evolved significantly. The Division will promote excellence through scholarship in teaching and learning, support evidence-informed practice, and provide practical support that helps to deliver quality education.<\/p>\n

“I am passionate about creating a Division that brings people together, shares good practice across diverse settings, and ensures CASES provides tangible value for members at all career stages. I look forward to working with the Division Committee and the Board to identify our priorities and support teaching and learning excellence in Sport and Exercise Science.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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