SFISM studies and promotes the educative and individual development potential of sport and exercise. It produces scientific analyses and develops pedagogically sound recommendations on the theory and practice of teaching sport. It communicates pedagogical, didactical and methodological knowledge in the theory and practice of sport and helps students to build and develop professional teaching competencies. It also offers sport-pedagogical advisory services for the benefit of Swiss sport.

Further information about the section's activities can be found under the heading Sports education.