معرفی
Katarina Schenker is a Professor of Sports Science specializing in pedagogy at Linnaeus University since 2023. Affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Sport Science, her research bridges Nordic educational and sports policy with social justice, inclusion, and ethics in physical education and health (PEH). She leads the research group Sports and Education in Change and has international collaborations with universities in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and Norway.
- Developed a structured reflection methodology ('anatomy' tool) for analyzing PEH from equality perspectives
- Explores social entrepreneurship in sports and its policy implications
- Focuses on health pedagogy, gender equity, and curriculum reform
Research Trends: Recent work examines social justice pedagogies across 15+ countries, contextual adaptations in PEH curricula, and intersections between sports policy and social equity. Key themes include critical incident techniques, caring teaching, and dismantling systemic exclusion.
Leadership: Served as board member at the Center for Sports Research (2021-2023), chair of sports science supervisors since 2021, and program council leader for teacher education (2021-2022). Actively contributes to academic discourse through symposia at ECER, BERA, and SVEBI conferences.
