Anne Kær Gejl

Anne Kær Gejl is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, where she conducts research in the Research Unit of Exercise Epidemiology. Her work bridges public health, exercise science, and educational psychology, with a strong focus on physical activity's role in cognitive and mental health development among children and adolescents.

Her research interests center on physical activity, cognitive function (especially inhibitory control and executive function), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and child development. She investigates how structured physical activity and screen-free interventions can enhance pre-reading, spelling, and mental health outcomes in young populations. Her work often employs randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and population-based studies, reflecting a rigorous methodological approach.

Recent publications highlight trends in embodied learning, digital screen use, and feasibility of behavioral interventions. Her research consistently emphasizes the integration of physical activity into educational settings to support both academic and psychological well-being.

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Anne Kær Gejl actively mentors students, including PhD candidates such as Anne Sofie Bøgh Malling and Lars Damsgaard. She has been involved in significant research grants related to physical activity interventions and educational outcomes, though specific grant names are not detailed. Her collaborative network includes researchers from public health, sports science, and education disciplines.

She is part of the Research Unit of Exercise Epidemiology, contributing to team-based studies on youth health, physical activity monitoring, and cognitive development. Her lab engages in both experimental and observational research, often in school and community settings.