Lise Porsanger

Lise Porsanger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education at Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Education and International Studies. She serves as Head of Studies for a designated area of responsibility, reflecting her leadership role in academic administration. Her work is deeply rooted in physical education, with a focus on safety, risk management, and teacher practice.

Her research interests include risk and safety management in physical education, teacher competence, curriculum development, critical discourse analysis of regulatory texts, outdoor education (friluftsliv), and swimming and lifesaving instruction. She employs qualitative and critical methodologies to examine how policies shape teacher behavior and safety practices in schools.

The recent articles highlight a consistent thematic focus on safety, negligence, and regulatory frameworks in physical education. Her work spans journal publications, book chapters, and conference presentations, often in collaboration with scholars such as André Horgen and Petter Erik Leirhaug. The publications reflect a strong engagement with both national and international academic communities, particularly through AIESEP conferences and Norwegian research outlets.

• Risk and Safety Management in Physical Education
• Critical Discourse Analysis of Educational Policy
• Teacher Professional Development
• Curriculum and Regulatory Texts
• Outdoor and Alternative Physical Activities
• Swimming and Lifesaving Education

Lise Porsanger actively disseminates her research through academic journals, reports, and public outreach. She has supervised research and led projects related to teacher competence and safety. Although specific grants are not detailed, her research output suggests active involvement in funded academic initiatives. She collaborates with various institutions and contributes to national discourse on physical education standards.

She is involved in projects such as the Hobby Horse initiative, which integrates innovative activities into teacher training, and has published a major research report on teachers’ risk management practices. Her work bridges academic research and practical application in schools, advocating for improved safety standards and teacher education.