Kerstin Stenberg

Kerstin Stenberg serves as an Assistant Professor at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), affiliated with the Department of Movement, Culture and Society within the Section of Sport Management. Her work focuses on the intersection of outdoor education, gender studies, and teaching methodology within physical education contexts.

Dr. Stenberg's research primarily centers on outdoor life (Friluftsliv) and gender perspectives within physical education. Her competence profile highlights expertise in didactics, outdoor life, gender studies, sports didactics, sports history, physical education, leadership, and practical research. Her teaching interests include outdoor life, outdoor history, didactics, leadership, and group processes, indicating a strong commitment to experiential and reflective teaching approaches in outdoor education settings.

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on reflective teaching practices in outdoor education contexts. Both her 2012 publications titled 'The reflective outdoor teacher' (in conference and journal formats) demonstrate her dedication to exploring how reflection enhances outdoor teaching practices. Her 2011 work 'Reflection as a method' further establishes her methodological approach to education research. These publications collectively indicate a scholarly trajectory focused on improving outdoor education through reflective practice and teacher development.

Dr. Stenberg actively collaborates with outdoor organizations, suggesting strong community engagement beyond the academic setting. Her work bridges theoretical understanding with practical application in outdoor education settings, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical implementation in the field.