Runar Barstad Solberg

Runar Barstad Solberg is a full-time researcher at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (School of Sport Sciences). He actively contributes to public health research with a focus on adolescent health, physical activity interventions, and mental health. His work often involves cluster randomized trials and collaborations with institutions like Folkehelseinstituttet.

His research interests include:

• Physical activity's impact on academic performance
• Environmental factors affecting adolescent mobility
• Physical fitness and mental health links
• Public health interventions during pandemics

Notable publications analyze:

• 2025 decision tree models for school travel modes
• 2024 face mask efficacy in respiratory health
• School-based fitness interventions and their health outcomes