International Teaching Week
News
21st International Teaching Week coming in April 2023!
Information will be available during March.

About ITW
Our International Teaching Week (ITW) is a small teaching event with big impact. During this week 6–10 incoming teachers have classes for altogether about 500 students (mostly home students but also international ones). The ITW guarantees realization of at least 8 teaching hrs (usually in 4 teaching units, each of them for a group up to 20 students) per each participating teacher.
The ITW is held twice an academic year: November in autumn semester and April in spring semester. Language of instruction is English.
Participating teachers won’t only teach, but also have possibility (if interested in) to visit classes of other ITW colleagues, to meet their "same-teaching-area" Czech colleagues, to discuss prospective research and project topics of common interest, to visit our modern application centre BALUO, to experience welcome dinner in a real Czech pub and to discover beauties of our wonderful historical city Olomouc.
The ITW was developed as a tool of "internationalization at home" and as a motivational feature of English language classes. Once in a semester, students of Bachelor’s degree have, instead of their regular English language class, a lecture/seminar/workshop/class in gym with an international, English speaking teacher. This is the core of the ITW but classes of the ITW teachers are also included in other courses related to their field of expertise according to the teaching topic/s they offer.
Realization of the ITW is based on support of the Erasmus+ programme. Teachers wishing to participate are kindly recommended to ask at their home institution for possibility of getting an Erasmus+ grant for teaching mobility. For this purpose your institution needs to have Erasmus+ Bilateral Agreement with Palacký University Olomouc.
We welcome also colleagues for Erasmus+ staff training. The ITW friendly environment offers young academics opportunity to get their first experience in teaching abroad. These young academics can prepare just one teaching topic and repeat it four or five times for different groups of students. To realize staff training, the Erasmus+ Bilateral Agreement is not needed.
Good command in English (at least B2 according to CEFR for non-native speakers) is essential to be accepted as our ITW teacher.
If you wish to participate or get more information, please contact Tereze Havlová (tereza.havlova@upol.cz).
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that a photographic and audio-visual record for reporting purposes of Palacký University Olomouc may be made and subsequently published. A person taking a photo or recording a video for Palacký University Olomouc will be clearly marked and you can get more information from them or ask them not to be captured on the record. You can also inform them any time later.
We look forward to meeting you and experiencing your teaching in Olomouc :-)
Short video from the 15th ITW
Nine lecturers from Israel, Iran, Portugal, Serbia, Canada and USA gave lectures and led practical lessons during the 15th ITW for our domestic and international students.
Reviews
Anat Farkash (Israel):
"Not only did I make professional contacts but also personal ones. The receiving staff at Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, went out of their way to enable a very high level of professional and personal experience. The interaction with the students was perfect and the interaction with fellow foreign lecturers was simply wonderful. I personally met a fellow local colleague in my field. This already led to a professional cooperation and my personal development in means of possible further Ph.D. studies. I would like to thank all staff of Faculty of Physical Culture for their efficient professional collaboration and their personal warm welcome."
Gord Inglis (Canada):
“The International Teaching Week at Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic in November, 2019 was a tremendous educational and cultural experience. This multi-national teaching and knowledge exchange brought together inspiring faculty from 6 countries and the result was an empowering week. The very high level of professionalism, expertise and engagement at all levels, from the planning and hosting arrangements, to the staff and faculty support for us as visiting faculty, to the engaged students during the lecture presentations, the cultural activities and the rich interactions and connections with both the host faculty and staff and the other visiting faculty, created a truly very valuable and fulfilling venture. Thank you sincerely for this most wonderful time at your great institution.”

Previous ITWs
ITW has a long tradition at the Faculty of Physical Culture, which has in the framework of this event hosted over 80 international guest teachers from all around the world. Check out the details of previous ITWs, including gallery, timetables and the teachers’ profiles.
20th ITW
7th to 11th November 2022
Teachers and their topics
Reza Abdollahipour, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic/Iran
Peter Bukhala, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology, Kenya
Andy Hunt, University of Lincoln, UK
Magdalena Kwiek, Pedagogical University of Krakow, Poland
Magdalena Lelonek, Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce, Poland
Arash Mirifar, Technical University of Munich, Germany/Iran and Leibniz University Hannover, Germany/Iran
Jeffrey Pagaduan, Palacký University Olomouc, Philippines
Michael Pratt, University of California San Diego, USA and Palacký University Olomouc
Laura Victoria Rivera Amézquita, Universidad del Rosario, Columbia and Palacký University Olomouc
Shira Robbins, Levinsky-Wingate Academic Centre, Israel
Sarit Shalev, Levinsky-Wingate Academic Centre, Israel
19th ITW
April 4th to 8th 2022
Teachers and their topics
Michael Pratt, University of California San Diego, USA
Nikolas Dickerson, University of Lincoln, UK
Jeffrey Pagaduan, Palacký University Olomouc (Philippines)
Dorota Groffik, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
Nigel Green, International Physical Literacy Association; North Western Countries Physical Education Association, UK
Uroš Marušič, Alma Mater Europea University, Science and Research Centre Koper, Slovenia
Cristina López Villar, University of A Coruña, Spain
Philip Halpert, The Academic College At Wingate, Israel
Alan Ringland, Munster Technological University, Ireland
18th ITW
November 8th to 12th 2021
Teachers and their topics
Kwok Ng, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Jorge Mota, University of Porto, Portugal (Download presentation)
Nenad Stojiljković, University of Niš, Serbia (Download presentation)
Pierre Jallow, WeBridge Oy, Remode Oy, HNMKY; Finland
Ulrich Gunter, Modul University Vienna, Austria
Sunwoo Lee, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech republic/ South Korea
Reza Abdollahipour, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech republic/ Iran
Simona Šafaříková, Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Science, Czech republic
17th ITW - ONLINE
May 2021
Teachers and their topics
Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere, University of Alberta, Canada:
Unfinished: Inclusion in Adapted Physical Activity
John Spence, University of Alberta, Canada:
An Evolutionary Perspective on Physical Activity and Inactivity
Sharon Tsuk, Academic College at Wingate, Israel:
Physical Activity for Patients after Stroke Part one & Part two
Bojan Mašanović, University of Montenegro, Montenegro:
Application of Advanced Information Technologies in the Field of Sport Sciences
Dragan Radovanović, University of Niš, Serbia:
Physiotherapy in Prevention and Rehabilitation of Ski Injuries
Milovan Ljubojević, University of Montenegro, Montenegro:
Specific Methods in Developing Basketball Players in Montenegro
Danilo Bojanić, University of Montenegro, Montenegro:
Morphological Characteristics and Body Composition of Elite Volleyball Players
Hossein Akbari Yazdi, Khazarmi University Tehran, Iran:
Barriers of Successful Implementation of Strategic Plans in Sport Organizations
Rasoul Yaali, Khazarmi University Tehran, Iran:
Teaching Creativity in Sport
Ali Abbasi, Khazarmi University Tehran, Iran:
The Effect of Menstrual Cycle on Lower Extremity Coordination Variability during Roundhouse Kick in Female Taekwondo Players
16th ITW -ONLINE
December 2020
Teachers and their topics
Amber Mosewich, University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada:
Athlete Coping and Development During COVID-19
Cora Burnett. University of Johannesburg, South Africa:
Gender in Sport Through a Lens of Human Justice
James Richards, University of Central Lancashire, UK:
Understanding Clinical Subgroups and Targeted Treatments for People with Patellofemoral Pain
Michael Pratt, University of California San Diego, USA:
The Challenge of Implementing Physical Activity Policies and Guidelines
Sandra Mandic, Auckland University of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand:
Setting up and Running a Research Project: A Look Behind the Scene
Marija Rakovac, University of Zagreb, Croatia:
Determinants of Thermoregulatory Responses During Physical Activity
Mojtaba Kaviani, Acadia University, Canada:
Nutrition, Physical Activity and Sleep during Pandemic
Jo Roberts, Wilderness Foundation, UK:
Introduction to Wilderness Therapy: Theory and Practice
Miriam Palomo Nieto, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain:
Clumsiness and Motor Competence: How Can We Deal With These Children in PE Lessons?
Shira Robbins, Wingate College, Israel:
Advertising and The Brain Chemicals
15th ITW
November 4th–8th 2019
Teachers and their topics
Manuel A. Janeira, University of Porto, Portugal
Gord Inglis, Camosun College, Canada
Sigalit Dasa, The Academic College at Wingate, Israel
Anat Farkas, The Academic College at Wingate, Israel
Ratko Stanković, University of Niš, Serbia
Saša Milenković, University of Niš, Serbia
Donald Roberson, Palacký University/University of Georgia, Czech Republic/USA
Ali Abbasi, Khrazmi University of Teheran, Iran
Faezeh Pakravan, Khrazmi University of Teheran, Iran
14th ITW
April 1st–5th 2019
Teachers and their topics
Araki Tatsuo, Nippon Sport Science University, Japan
Faezeh Pakravan, Kharazmi University of Tehran, Iran
Chalak Majidi, Kharazmi University Tehran, Iran
Shahab Parvinpour, Kharazmi University Tehran, Iran
Fiona Ling, Northumbria University, UK
Katherine Baker, Northumbria University, UK
Thomas Jones, Northumbria University, UK
Slawomir Winiarski, University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, Poland
Nemanja Stankovic, University of Niš, Serbia
Petar Mitić, University of Niš, Serbia
Noa Choresh, The Academic College at Wingate, Israel
Orly Kayam, The Academic College at Wingate, Israel
13th ITW
November 5th–9th 2018
Teachers and their topics
Reza Abdollahipour (Iran), Palacký University Olomouc
Carolina Casado Robles, University of Granada, Spain
Suzete Chiviacowsky, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Brazil
William Land, University of Texas at San Antonio, USA
Chunyan Long, Beijing Sport University, China
Laura Victoria Rivera Amézquita, Del Rosario University, Colombia
Donald Roberson (USA), Palacký University Olomouc
Simona Šafaříková, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
Qin Zhen, Beijing Sport University, China
12th ITW
April 9th–13th 2018
Teachers and their topics
Ali Abbasi, Kharazmi University, Iran
Pia Simona Făgăraș, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Târgu Mures, Romania
Malgorzata Fortuna, Karkonosze College in Jelenia Góra, Poland
Farhad Ghadiri, Kharazmi University, Iran
Patricia Jackman, University of Lincoln, United Kingdom
Neda Khaledi, Kharazmi University, Iran
Malcolm MacLean, University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Haydn Morgan, University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Pezhman Motamedi, Kharazmi University, Iran
Franky Mulloy, University of Lincoln, United Kingdom
Donna Windard, University of Lincoln, United Kingdom
11th ITW
November 6th–10th 2017
Teachers and their topics
Reza Abdollahipour (Iran), Palacký University Olomouc
Alex Carre, Centre for Sport and Exercise Education, Camosun College, Canada
Lenka Dušková, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc
Fan Gaosheng, Beijing Sport University, China
Sevim Güllü, Istanbul University, Turkey
Simona Šafaříková, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc
Gregory J. Welk, Iowa State University, College of Human Sciences, USA
10th ITW
April 3rd–7th 2017
Teachers and their topics
Adela Badau, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tirgu Mures, Romania
Dana Badau, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tirgu Mures, Romania
Marie Biermann, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Germany
Cora Burnett, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Billy Graeff, Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Brasil
Debbie Hellerstein, Academic College at Wingate, Israel
Anastasyia Khomutova, University of Brighton, UK
Engela van der Klashorst, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Geoff Kohe, University of Worcester, UK
Yael Netz, Academic College at Wingate, Israel
Graham Spacey, University of Brighton, UK
Sima Zach, Academic College at Wingate, Israel
9th ITW
November 7th–11th 2016
Teachers and their topics
Marko Aleksandrovic
Lenka Dušková
Bojan Jorgic
Petar Mitic
Yael Netz
Marzena Pelczynska
Ignacio Ruiz Perez & Shaheera Ajmal
Dragan Radovanovic
8th ITW
April 8th–14th 2016
Teachers and their topics
Justyna Cieplik: Railway Heritage Tourism – Polish and Czech Perspective
Jonathan Hughes: Monitoring Neuromuscular Performance in Team Sport Athletes; Neuromuscular Readiness to Perform in Fileld Based Sports
Jolanta Jablonkowska: Backpacking – A Comtemporary Form of Travel
Bilal Karakoc: Sport Ergonomics; Sport Marketing
Geoffery Kohe: Advertures in an Olympic State; Finding Unexpected Plaesure in Physical Activity Obsession: Geocaching, Healthy Lifestyles and Global Participatory Communities
Malcolm McLean: Developing Community Health & Physical Activity Interventions: What Are We Trying to Achieve?; Assessing Comunity Health & Physical Activity Interventions: How Do We Know They Work?
Kwok Ng: Using International Classification of Functioning (ICF) as a Part of Physical Activity Assessment
Ahmet Haktan Sivrikaya: Do You Know HEMSBALL?
7th ITW
November 2nd–6th 2015
Teachers and their topics
Jeff J. Martin: Disability Sport and Exercise Psychology: From Paralympics to Physical Activity Participation
Mary-Grace de La Peña & Shaheera Ajmal: Reliability of Breathing Assessment and Chest Expansion Measurement in Children
Nuala O'Donovan: Irish Dancing
Eliza Souza: Forró: A Brazilian Dance
Ilse Hemmelmayr: Table Climbing
Reza Abdollahipour: Sport Tourism in Iran
Milena Vagaja: Inclusive Education in Serbia
Peter Rehor: Academic and Professional Opportunities in the US, Canada & Australia in Sport Science and P.E.
Donald N. Roberson, Jr.: Research in Leisure Time
Shuang Chen: Tai Chi
6th ITW
April 13th–17th 2015
Teachers and their topics
Alessandra Maria Pinto Pereira (Spain)
Irem Uz (Turkey)
Nilay Arman (Turkey)
5th ITW
November 3rd–7th 2014
4th ITW
April 7th–11th 2014
3rd ITW
November 4th–8th 2013
2nd ITW
April 15th–19th 2013
1st ITW
November 5th–9th 2012