Aage Radmann

Aage Radmann is Professor of Sport Sociology at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH) and also serves as University Provost. Affiliated with the Department of Teacher Education and Outdoor Studies, he has been a leading figure in Scandinavian sport sociology since 1997, including 15 years as department head at both Malmö University and NIH.

Education

• Licentiate in Sociology, Lund University, Sweden
• PhD in Sport Science, Malmö University, Sweden

Research Interests

Radmann’s research integrates sociological theory with contemporary sport phenomena, focusing on:

• Football supporter culture and hooliganism in Nordic and global contexts
• Gender, masculinities and female fandom in digital arenas
• Equestrian sport, youth identity and social media
• Outdoor recreation, sport tourism and sustainability
• Digitalisation, esports and sport-for-development initiatives

Across more than 30 recent publications, his work demonstrates a consistent emphasis on the intersection of sport, media, identity and power. Studies range from the environmental transformation of the equine sector to the effects of COVID-19 on football spectatorship, illustrating an enduring concern with how macro-level changes reshape micro-level sport experiences.

Scientific Awards & Recognition

While no external prizes are listed, Radmann’s sustained leadership roles—including 15 years as department head and his current position as University Provost—attest to significant institutional recognition.

Teaching & Supervision

He teaches sociology, sport science, youth culture, media studies, gender, health, innovation, higher-education pedagogy and qualitative methodology. The text does not name specific doctoral advisees.

Labs & Research Groups

Radmann is an active member of the Friluftsliv / Outdoor Studies research group at NIH, which anchors his interdisciplinary collaborations in outdoor recreation and education.