Nikos Ntoumanis

Nikos Ntoumanis is a Professor in the Department of Sport and Social Sciences at the Norwegian School of Sport and Health Sciences. His work integrates psychology, sport, and public health to improve physical activity and well-being across diverse populations, including adolescents, men in rural areas, and individuals in substance use recovery.

His research focuses on behavioral interventions grounded in self-determination theory, goal-setting, and implementation intentions. Key themes include reducing bedtime procrastination, enhancing motivation for physical activity, and designing co-created health programs. He frequently collaborates with international institutions across Australia, Denmark, the UK, and South Africa.

The recent publications show a strong emphasis on experimental and mixed-methods designs, particularly in evaluating structured exercise programs (e.g., FIT FIRST) and motivational strategies. His work spans school-based, community, and clinical settings, demonstrating a commitment to real-world implementation and scalability.

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Labs and Teams:

• Collaborates with research teams across multiple institutions including Curtin University (CURTIN), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH), Edith Cowan University (ECU), University of Cape Town (UCT), and Medical Research Council (MRC).
• Involved in the FIT FIRST research program, indicating leadership in large-scale physical activity intervention studies.