Anders L Hage Haugen

Anders L Hage Haugen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education at Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Education and International Studies. He serves as Head of Studies for a designated area, contributing to teacher education and curriculum development.

His research focuses on health literacy, physical education, and children's physical activity, particularly in Norwegian school and after-school contexts. Key areas include critical health literacy, sedentary behavior, and models-based teaching practices. He has published extensively in journals such as Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Journal of School Health, and European Physical Education Review, often collaborating with researchers like Kirsti Riiser and Mats Melvold Hordvik.

The recent publications (2017–2024) reflect a strong trend in school-based health promotion, psychometric validation of health literacy tools, and innovative pedagogical approaches in physical education. His work bridges education and public health, with an emphasis on empowering students through critical health knowledge.

Anders L Hage Haugen has contributed to national and international dissemination through book chapters and conference presentations, including venues like ICCP and WERA-IRN. His research often employs mixed-methods designs and focuses on practical interventions in educational settings.

He advises on teacher education development and participates in collaborative research projects, though specific advisees are not listed. His work is supported by institutional research frameworks at OsloMet, with no explicit mention of external grants.

He is involved in research groups related to Body, Learning and Diversity, and contributes to projects on health competence (HELINOR network). His work is centered on improving educational practices to enhance children's health and wellbeing.