E181 ‘Embracing the Future of Children’s Physical Literacy’ with MoveAhead’s Johann Issartel

Today's guest is  Dr. Johann Issartel, CEO and Co-Founder at MoveAhead. In the episode, Johann shares insights into his passion-driven journey to improve physical literacy among children. MoveAhead, a company deeply rooted in academic and scientific research, aims to tackle the growing issue of sedentary lifestyles in young people by blending technology with physical education.

Topics include:

00:00 Empowering kids with confidence through physical literacy

03:43 How deep science guides personalised assessments and active video games

05:18 Applying AI to personalise kids' movement education and development journey

07:34 How incremental progress builds confidence and prevents negative cycles in kids

09:11 Ensuring privacy while promoting active learning for kids

10:23 How startups they work with use apps to promote kids' active lifestyles

11:52 Using clean data and science to create effective, engaging tools

14:00 Targeting sports organizations and schools to boost kids' engagement

15:25 Developing customizable models for diverse needs

17:01 AI’s growth is becoming integral to daily life