معرفی
Glen Nielsen serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Sport, Individual & Society research group. His academic work centers on sociocultural dimensions of physical activity and sports participation among children and youth, with emphasis on equity and contextual influences.
His research spans children's daily physical activities, inclusion/exclusion dynamics in sports, social stratification in exercise participation, sociocultural-contextual interactions in physical activity, and outdoor teaching's impact on children's wellbeing, social relations, motivation, and learning. Nielsen employs mixed-methods approaches to investigate how structural and cultural factors shape engagement in physical activities across diverse populations.
Analysis of Nielsen's 2024-2025 publications reveals concentrated focus on school-based interventions for physical activity promotion, wellbeing in youth sports, and physical literacy measurement. His collaborative projects address feasibility, implementation science, and psychometric validation, with strong emphasis on translating research into educational practice through programs like ACTIVE SCHOOL and school garden initiatives.
Nielsen actively participates in research networks, including the 2021 Start Up Seminar Active School, demonstrating commitment to bridging research-practice gaps in physical activity promotion and educational reform.
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