I like to move it, move it! - The power of movement in learning

Sitting still for hours can be just as exhausting for students as it is for faculty. Yet movement is more than just a way to break up a lecture — it’s a powerful tool to boost attention, foster collaboration, and support deeper learning.

In this interactive seminar, you’ll discover how to bring energy and motion into your teaching without losing focus on your course content. Together, we’ll explore practical movement-based methods — from quick energizers and interactive group activities to didactically embedded movement tasks that enhance understanding. You’ll have the chance to try out a variety of techniques, reflect on how they fit your subject area, and design movement elements for your own classes.

Dates:

• 22.05.2026: 09:00 am - 01:00 pm (in person)
• 29.05.2026: 09:30 am - 11:00 am (in person)

Key objective:

The course aims to empower faculty to integrate movement purposefully into their teaching practice in order to enhance student engagement, support active learning, and create more dynamic and effective learning environments.

Learning targets:

The participants will be able to...

• Understand the benefits of movement for learning and engagement in higher education.
• Experience and evaluate a range of movement-based teaching strategies.
• Develop movement-oriented courses.

Preparations:

This blended learning seminar combines self-paced preparation with interactive sessions.

• Before the seminar (asynchronous phase 1): About 1–2 weeks prior to the course, you will receive access to preparatory materials on Moodle. Please work through these resources at your own pace. Your reflections will provide the foundation for our first session together.
• After the first session (asynchronous phase 2): You will design a movement-oriented concept for one of your own courses. To make the most of this phase, it is helpful if you already have a specific course in mind.

Trainer information:

Katharina Six is an academic staff member at PROFiL and a certified business trainer. She is passionate about integrating movement and physical well-being into teaching and learning.

Guidelines for the Bavarian University Teaching Certificate:

This course is eligible for the Bavarian University Teaching Certificate (basic level/advanced level) with the following credit units (AE):

• Area A (Teaching/learning concepts): 10 AE

Registration:

Registration form.