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Marie Öhman is a Professor of Sport Science at Örebro University, Sweden. Her research focuses on the impact of public discourse and policy on physical education (PE) teachers, particularly regarding physical contact between adults and children. She holds a PhD in Sociology (2007) and became a Professor in 2017. Her work critiques 'no-touch' policies in education, advocating for balanced approaches to safeguard both safety and pedagogical effectiveness.
- Education: PhD in Sociology, Örebro University (2007); Docent in Sport Science (2012)
Her research examines how societal fears of abuse have led to restrictive teaching practices, such as avoiding gymnastics and dance. Key projects include a Swedish Research Council-funded study on international PE teaching practices and a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) engaging 5,000 teachers globally. She emphasizes ethical considerations in touch, questioning how touch taboos shape educational outcomes and children’s rights.
Current work includes an international comparative study on PE teachers’ handling of physical contact and mentoring a doctoral student exploring students’ perspectives. Her grants include support from the Swedish Research Council for Sport Science and the Swedish Research Council.
