Name: Mehvish Bashir

Title: Lecturer

Research Focus: Physical Education Practices and Curriculum Analysis

Personal Profile

Mehvish Bashir is a distinguished lecturer and researcher in Physical Education and Sports Sociology, known for her academic excellence and dedication to advancing sports education. Originally from Lahore, Pakistan, Mehvish holds a Master’s degree in Humane and Sociological Science of Sports from Hunan Normal University, China, awarded under the prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship. She is also a gold medalist in Physiotherapy, holding a Bachelor of Science from Quaid-E-Azam Medical College, Pakistan.

Mehvish has taught Physical Education and Sport Sociology at both college and university levels in Pakistan and China. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes holistic learning, aiming to empower students with critical thinking, teamwork, and a deep understanding of the social dimensions of sports. Her research includes comparative studies on Physical Education curricula in Pakistan and China, as well as sociological analyses of sports trends, which contribute to the field’s advancement and bridge cultural perspectives in sports education.

Awards and Honors

• Gold Medal – Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Quaid-E-Azam Medical College, Pakistan.
• Chinese Government Scholarship (2018) – Awarded for outstanding academic performance in her Master’s program at Hunan Normal University.
• Pakistan Government Scholarship – Received during her Bachelor’s degree, recognizing her academic excellence.
• Silver Medal – Achieved in the final professional examination of her B.Sc. in Physiotherapy.
• Bronze Medal – Awarded in the second professional year of her B.Sc. in Physiotherapy.
• Chief Editor – Held the role of chief editor of FFC College’s newspaper and the magazine, displaying her leadership and communication skills.

Research Projects and Publications:

1. (2021) Survey and Analysis of Physical Education in Universities of Punjab Province, Pakistan. Guan Lan, 2021(5), 150-151.
  Role: Lead Researcher
  Project Scope: Conducts comprehensive surveys and analyses to assess sports participation and facilities across universities in Punjab, Pakistan. Mehvish is responsible for project design, data analysis, and preparing strategic recommendations for program enhancements.

2. Master’s Thesis Project –

2. (2022) Comparison of Physical Education Curriculum at Compulsory Education Stage between Pakistan and China
  Role: Lead Researcher
  Project Scope: This study offers an in-depth comparison of Physical Education curricula, teaching methods, and outcomes between Pakistan and China, aiming to provide insights that promote curriculum development and cultural exchange in sports education.

Conference Participation and Professional Development

• TGFU (SIG) Conference 2020 – Attended Teaching Games for Understanding (Special Interest Group), where had the opportunity to engage with innovative approaches to teaching games and fostering deeper learning through gameplay.

• UCLAN Teacher Training Course 2019– Completed specialized training for effective teaching and curriculum design in international educational environments.

• Young Leaders Conference (YLC), 2010 – Attended this esteemed conference, which fosters leadership and collaboration skills among emerging leaders.