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Professor Håkan Larsson holds the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Movement, Culture, and Society at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH). He specializes in Educational Science with a focus on gender, sexuality, and sport didactics. His academic leadership includes directing research initiatives such as the PIF group (Pedagogical Sport Research) and the FIHD Graduate School, which trains teachers in physical education and health. Larsson supervises eight doctoral students and teaches in GIH’s master’s and doctoral programs, notably leading mandatory courses in sports science. Research Interests: Pedagogical processes in club and school sports Gender, sexuality, and embodiment in physical education Heteronormativity and LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports Collaborations: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (part-time leave) Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket) Riksidrottsförbundet (Swedish Sports Confederation) His research spans projects like 'Heteronormativitet inom idrotten' (2012–2013) and the KUL project (2011–2013), funded by the Swedish Research Council. Larsson also chairs evaluation committees for academic programs and collaborates with interdisciplinary groups like Research in Education & Movement Culture. Publications emphasize critical pedagogy, transgender embodiment in education, and innovative teaching methods. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing contemporary challenges in physical education and sport equity.

• Gender Studies
• Sports Didactics
• Physical Education
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Karin Sjödin is a University Lecturer in Physical Education at Örebro University's Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences. She is also a doctoral student at the Graduate School of Physical Education for Teacher Educators and serves as Program Manager for the Physical Education Teacher Education Program. Her research focuses on human-nature relationships, particularly in educational contexts, including outdoor life in teacher training and environmental moral learning. Research affiliations include the ESERGO - Environmental and Sustainability Education Research Group and the ReShape - Social Science Sports Research Group. She teaches courses in sports didactics, outdoor activities, and orienteering. Current research projects explore holistic assessment in school physical education and moral relations in nature encounters. Completed projects include studies on nature encounters and environmental moral learning. Publications span peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and academic summaries, emphasizing friluftsliv (Scandinavian outdoor life) in education and nature-based pedagogy. Her work bridges environmental didactics, ethics, and physical education practices.

• Environmental Education
• Outdoor Education
• Physical Education Curriculum
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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.

• Outdoor life
• Outdoor history
• Gender studies
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Annica Caldeborg is a Lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences , Örebro University , since 2021. She holds a doctoral degree from Örebro University (2021) and a secondary school teaching degree in Physical Education and Health from Gothenburg University. With 18 years of experience in upper secondary schools, her research focuses on physical contact in educational settings, heteronormativity, and immigrant students' experiences. She is involved in the Swedish Research Council-funded project 'Educational clash or educational potential? School aged newly arrived pupils' encounters with Swedish health education'. Education: PhD in Sport Science, Örebro University (2021) Licentiate Degree in Education, Örebro University (2018) Secondary School Teaching Certificate in Physical Education & Health, Gothenburg University Research Interests: Explores physical contact pedagogies, intersection of gender norms and education, and immigrant students' integration in health education. Her work critiques traditional didactic frameworks and advocates for inclusive teaching practices. Current Projects: 'Holistic assessment in school physical education' (ongoing) 'ReShape - Social science sports research' group activities Teaching: Leads courses in the Teacher Education Program (Physical Education specialization) and contributes to Coaching, Sports Management, and Preschool Education programs.

• Physical Education
• Health Education
• Immigrant Students' Perspectives
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Brian Hudson is a Guest Professor at Karlstad University in Sweden, affiliated with the ROSE research group ('Research on Subject-Specific Education'). Previously, he served as Emeritus Professor of Education and Head of the School of Education and Social Work (2012–2016) at the University of Sussex. He holds an adjunct role as Associate Editor of the Journal of Curriculum Studies and is a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. His research focuses on epistemic quality, powerful knowledge in education, and teacher education policy. Key interests include curriculum design, subject-specific pedagogy, and cross-cultural educational practices. Hudson has coordinated the KOSS Network, a Swedish Research Council-funded initiative (2019–2023) investigating knowledge and quality across school subjects and teacher education. Publications emphasize transformative educational policies, equitable access to quality education, and interdisciplinary didactics. His work spans mathematics education, language learning, and physical education in diverse national contexts. Awards include the UK National Teaching Fellowship (2004) and honorary membership in EERA Network 27 (2016). Grants and collaborations include the KOSS Network and prior leadership in the WERA Network on Didactics. He actively engages with international educational reforms and teacher training innovation. Labs/teams: Member of the ROSE group at Karlstad University, focusing on subject-specific educational research.

• Education Policy
• Teacher Education
• Curriculum Studies
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Katarina Lundin is Professor of Language Didactics at Lund University's Centre for Languages and Literature, where she also serves as Assistant Head of Department responsible for doctoral education. Appointed Merited Teacher in April 2025, her administrative roles include membership on the Board, Working Committee, and Head of Department group. She teaches courses in Swedish grammar, educational linguistics, and teacher education including ÄKPN12: The Subject Teacher as a Reflective Practitioner and ÄSVD24: Swedish 4 . Her research examines: Grammar pedagogy for improving writing skills and classroom teaching methods Subject-specific literacy in Swedish and Physical Education/Health contexts Language as a tool for power and democracy in sports education She concurrently works part-time at Linnaeus University's Sports Sciences Department on the EDUHEALTH 2.0 project, investigating health education literacy. Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining linguistics, education, and sports science, with recurring themes of curriculum design, social justice in physical education, and innovative grammar instruction techniques. Awards include: Lund University Students' Pedagogical Prize (2021) Course Literature Honorary Prize (2018) She oversees doctoral education and leads research projects including Meningsindelning i elevers skriftliga och muntliga språk (2023-2025) and Interaktiv grammatikplattform (2024-2025), with 2 completed supervisions noted in her research profile.

• Language Didactics
• Swedish Grammar
• Subject-Specific Literacy
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Jacob Lindstam serves as a Lecturer at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH) within the Department of Movement, Culture and Society and its Section of Sport Management. Based at Lidingövägen 1, room 3221 in Stockholm, he contributes to sport management education through specialized teaching and research initiatives. Academically, Lindstam holds a Master of Science in Sports Science, providing foundational expertise for his work in sports didactics and practical application. His educational background directly informs his approach to integrating theoretical frameworks with hands-on learning experiences. His professional focus centers on experiential learning methodologies across multiple domains. Outdoor Education forms a core pillar of his work, emphasizing wilderness pedagogy and environmental engagement. Sports Leadership development features prominently in his curriculum, alongside comprehensive Coaching techniques for diverse athletic contexts. Physical Education innovation remains central to his practice, particularly through Winter Sports specialization in ice skating disciplines and club-based ice games. Orienteering and navigation skills complete his distinctive teaching portfolio, creating a cohesive framework for sport management education. Lindstam actively shapes the Sport Management program through courses that connect academic theory with industry realities. His competence profile demonstrates consistent emphasis on outdoor life applications, sports didactics, physical education modernization, leadership cultivation, and coaching excellence - establishing him as a key educator in Sweden's sports academic landscape.

• Outdoor Education
• Sports Leadership
• Coaching
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Inga Oliynyk is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Science at Linnaeus University, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Sports Science. She holds responsibility for the specialization in sports and health within the subject teacher education program and is actively involved in curriculum development, quality assurance, and strategic educational planning. Her work bridges academic research and practical teaching, emphasizing scientific foundations and professional relevance. Her research is grounded in didactic and sociocultural theories, with a strong focus on gender, embodiment, norms, and power relations in physical education and health. She investigates how teachers and students interact within institutional frameworks, and how historical and societal contexts shape educational practices. Her work promotes inclusive, equitable, and reflective teaching, particularly in early school years. The recent publications indicate a consistent thematic trajectory centered on gender equity, didactic choices, and inclusive pedagogy in sports education. Her work spans academic, popular science, and anthology formats, often employing ethnographic and qualitative methodologies. She is particularly interested in how feedback, progression, and assessment can enhance student learning and professional development in teacher education. Scholarly contributions emphasize gender equity and inclusive practices in physical education. Research integrates sociocultural theory, ethnography, and curriculum studies. Publications appear in both peer-reviewed and practice-oriented outlets. Work bridges research, teacher training, and educational policy. Inga Oliynyk is actively involved in two research environments: Etnografiskt forum , which focuses on ethnographic and qualitative research methods, and Health, Gender and Embodiment , an interdisciplinary group exploring the intersections of health, gender, and bodily experience. These affiliations reflect her methodological rigor and thematic depth. While no formal awards or student supervision list is mentioned, her leadership role in program coordination and her sustained publication record indicate significant academic engagement and impact.

• Sports Science
• Physical Education
• Health Education
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Rosemarie Ankre is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University's Department of Economics, Geography, Law and Tourism (EJT). Her research focuses on outdoor life conflicts, environmental planning, and accessibility in coastal/mountain landscapes, particularly examining how zoning and planning processes can resolve land-use conflicts while promoting health and well-being through nature engagement. Key Research Areas: Physical planning, soundscape ecology, age-friendly recreation, universal design principles Teaching Roles: Human geography at undergraduate/advanced levels, teacher education programs (grades F-3 and 4-6) Networks: Nordic Soundscapes Research Network, Mistra Sport & Outdoors program, Miun School Research Network Her work bridges geography didactics with practical outdoor recreation management, emphasizing how infrastructure affects regional development and how silence preservation can enhance visitor experiences across diverse landscapes. Recent publications analyze accessible natural environments for older adults and strategic planning frameworks in Swedish mountain municipalities.

• Outdoor Life Conflicts
• Physical Planning
• Accessibility and Zoning
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Magnus Ferry is an Associate Professor at the Department of Education, Umeå universitet. He serves as Assistant head of department and focuses on sport pedagogy, examining socialization processes and changes in sports participation patterns. His work integrates quantitative methods to analyze teacher perceptions, curriculum development, and youth sport dynamics. Key research themes include physical education teacher socialization, sport policy evaluation, and the interplay between education and sport systems. Education: PhD in Sport Science from the Swedish School of Sport and Health Science (2014). His doctoral research addressed school sports development in Sweden. Research Projects: Physical Education teachers' perceptions of their profession Preservice teachers' practical knowledge development Long-term sport participation trends in Sweden Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to sport education, digital transformation in schools, and athlete development trajectories. Recent work emphasizes sociocultural dimensions of educational digitalization and the impact of policy implementation on sport clubs. Grants & Advising: Active in doctoral student supervision and holds a research position focusing on Physical Education. His work bridges educational theory and practice, addressing systemic challenges in Swedish schools.

• Sport Pedagogy
• Physical Education
• Sports Science
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Frida Siekkinen is a Senior Lecturer at the Unit for General Didactics and Pedagogic within the Department of Pedagogical, Curricular and Professional Studies at the University of Gothenburg. She also holds an Associate Senior Lecturer position at the same institution and maintains a part-time postdoctoral position funded by The Swedish Research Council for Sport Science. Her educational background includes a PhD in Child and Youth Studies from the Department of Education, Communication and Learning, a master's degree in Swedish as a second language, and a high school teacher's degree. Prior to her current position, she worked as a university lecturer at the Department of Swedish, Multilingualism, Language Technology at GU and at the University of Borås, as well as in adult education. Dr. Siekkinen's research focuses on the living conditions of children and young people in contemporary society, particularly examining critical perspectives on societal power asymmetries related to ethnicity, language, gender, and class. Her work often explores the intersections of language education, identity formation, and educational categorization. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on language education, student positioning, and identity formation within educational contexts. She has developed expertise in examining how students navigate categories like 'Swedish as a second language' and how these categorizations shape educational experiences and identities. More recently, her research has expanded into gender studies through her investigation of girls and young women in mixed martial arts. Postdoc project: 'Hit like a girl? Girls and young women in mixed martial arts' (2024-2025), funded by The Swedish Research Council for Sport Science Ongoing research: 'Possibilities and conditions of multilingual student teachers in teacher education' (2024-2028) Her doctoral dissertation, 'To be and not to be - Student position(s) in the field of tension between Swedish and Swedish as a second language,' examined categorizations arising from the division between Swedish and Swedish as a second language subjects in primary school, focusing on how the category 'Swedish as a second language student' is constructed and negotiated.

• Educational Studies
• Child and Youth Studies
• Language Education
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Jonas Linderoth is a Professor at the Unit for General Didactics and Pedagogic within the University of Gothenburg . His research focuses on the intersection of digital games and pedagogy , examining how gameplay and game design influence educational environments , social interactions , and narrative construction . Key Research Areas: Educational applications of serious games Ecological approaches to gameplay and learning Narrative-gameplay integration in virtual worlds Critical analysis of game design ethics Social dynamics in multiplayer gaming His publications (15 most recent) span topics from pedagogical content knowledge in serious game production to controversial representations of history and conflict in games. Collaborations include scholars like Adam Chapman, Björn Sjöblom, and Sebastian Deterding. While no explicit scientific awards are documented in the provided texts, Linderoth's work has significantly shaped discussions on game-based learning , player interaction systems , and pedagogical game design frameworks . He has explored military education through wargames , gender dynamics in online games , and boundary maintenance in collaborative gaming environments .

• Digital Game Studies
• Educational Technology
• Learning Theory
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Christopher Engdahl is a Senior Lecturer at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), affiliated with the Department of Movement, Culture and Society. His roles include teaching movement and dance, physical education, and sports didactics. Engdahl holds a PhD and Licentiate of Philosophy in education-related fields. His research focuses on dance teaching methodologies in physical education, particularly through the lens of posthumanism and post-qualitative research frameworks influenced by Gilles Deleuze. He contributes to the interdisciplinary Research in Education & Movement Culture group, exploring humanities and social science perspectives on movement and society. Recent publications emphasize creative dance pedagogy, teacher education reform, and philosophical inquiries into movement and learning. Key themes include the interplay between structure and creativity in educational settings, and the application of Deleuzian theory to analyze student experiences in dance practices. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his active research presence suggests potential recognition in academic circles. Collaboration interests span sociology, dance, and physical education didactics.

• Physical Education
• Dance Education
• Posthumanism
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Jonas Mikaels is a Senior Lecturer in Outdoor Studies at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), affiliated with the Department of Movement, Culture and Society. He holds a PhD in Sports Science and specializes in outdoor education, health pedagogy, and posthuman theorizing. His research focuses on re-conceptualizing outdoor life in educational curricula through a relational materialist lens, emphasizing spatial and environmental learning paradigms. Education: PhD in Sports Science from GIH Teaching Roles: Undergraduate/postgraduate courses in outdoor studies Research Group: Member of Research in Education & Movement Culture – an interdisciplinary humanities/social sciences group His work examines human-nature relations through posthuman frameworks, challenging conventional epistemologies to foster embodied place-based learning. Recent publications explore salutogenic models linking outdoor activities to health and reimagining educational thought paradigms. No academic awards recorded but maintains active participation in outdoor initiatives as a skier, kitesurfer, and yogi.

• Outdoor Education
• Health Science
• Sports Didactics
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Anna Rosén is an Assistant Professor and doctoral student at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), affiliated with the Department of Movement, Culture and Society. She holds a Master's in Sports Science and is actively involved in the Research in Education & Movement Culture group, focusing on interdisciplinary studies of movement practices within education and society. Research Interests : Her thesis explores yoga as a 'slow practice' through three interconnected studies: (1) participants' resonance experiences in yoga instruction, (2) PETE students' engagement with yoga-based didactics, and (3) secondary teachers' implementation of slow movement practices in Physical Education. These studies emphasize pedagogical considerations for embodied learning and curriculum development. Publications : Recent work includes empirical studies on student experiences in yoga-based teacher education (2024) and secondary school movement practices (2023), reflecting her focus on bridging educational theory with somatic practices. Affiliations & Expertise : Besides academic roles, she is a certified rhythm/music teacher, yoga instructor, and dance therapist, integrating practical experience into her research. She contributes to GIH's mission to strengthen research-informed teacher education in Sport and Health. Labs/Teams : Active member of the Research in Education & Movement Culture group, conducting humanistic and social science research on movement's societal role.

• Yoga-based practices (YBP)
• Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE)
• Slow Movement Practices (SMP)
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