Torun Mattsson

Torun Mattsson is a Senior Lecturer and Vice Dean at Malmö University's Faculty of Education and Society, affiliated with the Department of Sports Sciences. She holds a PhD in Sports Science with a pedagogical focus and leads research intersecting dance, sports, and educational studies. Her work emphasizes aesthetic perspectives, embodied learning, and movement experiences in educational contexts.

Key administrative and collaborative roles include:

• Vice Dean for Education (2022–present)
• Chair of Teacher Education Programs Board
• Board Member of Malmö Sports Academy
• Project Leader for Riksidrottsuniversitet (RIU)
• Former Head of Department of Sports Sciences (2017–2022)

Her research interests span:

• Embodiment and aesthetic dimensions of teaching
• Dance pedagogy in formal/informal education
• Movement analysis and meaning-making
• Holistic educational approaches
• Risk management in physical education

Mattsson collaborates with the research group Movement and Embodiment in Education and Society (MEES), exploring interdisciplinary perspectives on teaching and learning processes.