enseignante ISSEP-KS (Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Saïd) Tunisia
Zaineb El Arbi is a dedicated educator and researcher at the Higher Institute of Physical Activity and Sport, Ksar Said, Tunisia, with a strong commitment to child motor development and adapted physical education. Beginning her career as a swimming coach and a teacher for deaf children, she has spent over a decade observing and addressing motor and behavioral challenges in young children. Her passion lies in shaping inclusive and intervention-based physical activity programs for preschoolers, especially those with special needs like deafness and autism.
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🎓 Education
Zaineb’s academic journey is rooted in the Sciences and Technics of Physical Activities and Sport, where she developed expertise in early childhood motor development and adaptive physical education. Her research is also deeply connected to her ongoing thesis, emphasizing practical, community-driven solutions for children’s physical well-being in Tunisia.
💼 Experience
Zaineb started her career as a swimming coach and an adapted physical education teacher at a special school for deaf children. Over the years, her hands-on work with children displaying motor and behavioral difficulties inspired her research into early intervention. Currently, she serves as a teacher and researcher at her institution, combining practical experience with scientific inquiry to support inclusive education in early childhood.
🔬 Research Interests
Zaineb’s primary research interests include motor development, motor impairments, and disabilities in preschoolers. Her work focuses on early detection and intervention strategies for Tunisian children, particularly those facing developmental challenges due to deafness or autism. She collaborates with specialized labs like Pearson Laboratory, using tools like the MABC-2 battery to assess motor competence in young children.
🏆 Awards
Zaineb is applying for the Prix de la femme chercheuse (Women Researcher Award) in recognition of her impactful work in child motor development. Her mission to improve early childhood education and public health through physical activity programs stands as a meaningful contribution to Tunisian society.
📚 Publications Top Notes:
Zaineb recently published an article in the SpringerNature journal, Sport Sciences for Health, titled:
“Assessment of motor competence in Tunisian preschoolers using MABC-2 battery”
📖 Read Publication (2025)
📰 Journal: Sport Sciences for Health
🔗 Cited by: ResearchGate Article