Sports and fitness sciences

How sport is organised affects society

How do sport organisations distribute power and resources? Read interview with professor Josef Fahlén.

Understanding human nature through sports

Paul Davis wants to learn more about how emotions, stress, and relationships affect our performance.

Backman Lab

Lab of Associate Professor Ludvig Backman and Professor Patrik Danielson and co-workers.

Research area: Biological sciences, Chemical sciences, Clinical medicine, Molecular biology and genetics, Molecular medicine, Sports and fitness sciences

Sport Pedagogy

Sport as a social and cultural phenomenon attracts great interest worldwide, from athletes, spectators and volunteers to sponsors, school, and publ...

Research area: Education, Sports and fitness sciences

Volunteering in sports organizations – Taken for Granted or Open to Negotiation?

Research area: Education, Sports and fitness sciences

1 September 2025 until 31 December 2026

Research project

The meaning with physiological testing of athletes: The coach perspective

Research area: Education, Sports and fitness sciences

1 June 2025 until 1 June 2027

Research project

Educating Children to Become Lifelong Physically Active Individuals: A Physical Literacy Approach to Movement Education in Swedish Primary Schools

Research area: Education, Sports and fitness sciences

1 January 2025 until 31 December 2027

Research project

Hip and groin problems in elite ice hockey players

Research area: Public health and health care science, Sports and fitness sciences

1 March 2024 until 1 March 2029

PhD project

Investigating the pre-elite environment of artistic and rhythmic gymnastics

Research area: Psychology, Sports and fitness sciences

8 January 2024 until 31 December 2028

PhD project

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