Olav Bjarne "Ollis" Lysklett

Olav Bjarne "Ollis" Lysklett is a Lecturer at Queen Maud University College (DMMH), Norway, affiliated with the Department of Science, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences and specifically the Physical Activity and Health Research Group. He serves as class teacher for second-year students in the Kindergarten Teacher Training program with emphasis on nature and outdoor activities, course leader for Nature, Health and Movement 2 (BNNHB2030), and instructor for the further education program in Physical-Motor Development and Activity in Kindergarten. Additionally, he represents the institution on the National Network for FYSFOS in kindergarten teacher education.

His educational background includes:

• University and College Education (15 STP), DMMH (2015)
• Sports Candidate from Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, graduated via NTNU Sports Science Department (1996)
• Pedagogical Seminar, University of Trondheim (1992)
• Cand. Mag. in Sports and Economics, Trondheim University of Economics (1991)

Lysklett's research centers on nature-based early childhood education with rigorous focus on motor competence, gender dynamics, and winter activity integration. His work examines how outdoor preschools impact physical fitness compared to traditional settings, while analyzing the 19% male workforce representation as a recruitment strategy for nature kindergartens. Key themes include risk assessment in natural environments, motivational differences between genders in outdoor education, and designing year-round nature immersion curricula that address seasonal challenges.

Analysis of his publications reveals dominant trends in Nordic comparative studies of nature preschools, with heavy emphasis on motor development metrics and gender-specific retention issues in teacher training. His research consistently links physical activity to cognitive outcomes, while challenging perceptions of nature as inherently dangerous for young children. The work demonstrates practical applications for winter activity protocols and gender-inclusive recruitment strategies in Norway's female-dominated ECEC sector.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

Lysklett actively shapes teacher training through direct student supervision and research leadership. His projects include:

• Ongoing: Nordic Nature Kindergarten Network (Norway/Denmark/Sweden collaboration)
• Ongoing: PRABA Professional Practice with Kindergarten Adoption
• Completed: Internal study on dropouts among male/female students at DMMH

He operates within the Physical Activity and Health Research Group, which develops evidence-based frameworks for motor development in natural environments while addressing gender representation challenges in Norwegian ECEC workforce development.