François Potdevin is a full professor at the University of Lille (France). He is currently working on the topic of engagement in physical and sport activities, with a focus on the field of aquatic activities. His research aims to better understand this phenomenon in order to improve educational strategies in physical education, swimming programmes and curricula, and to promote health promotion through physical activity. His work is inspired by ecological theoretical frameworks and the concepts of physical and aquatic literacy. He is currently leading the Erasmus + Sport project: Aquatic Literacy for All Children.