Gunn Helene Engelsrud

Gunn Helene Engelsrud is a Professor at the Department of Sport, Food and Natural Sciences at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). Her research focuses on embodied learning, physical education, and the intersection of sports science with educational philosophy.

Research Interests: Engelsrud explores how physical activities like sports and dance contribute to emancipation and autonomy in educational contexts. Her work emphasizes phenomenological approaches to understanding bodily experiences in learning environments, particularly in outdoor and movement-based pedagogies.

Recent Publications highlight trends in motor skill development through climbing, embodied educational theory, and artistic expression in dance. These studies reflect her interdisciplinary focus on integrating physical activity with cognitive and social growth.