Steven Kelly Holland

Steven Kelly Holland is Associate Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Teacher Education, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads the KKI research group and focuses on inclusive and adapted physical education, disability studies in sport and education, and qualitative research methodologies.

Research Interests

• Adapted Physical Education: Investigating how physical education can be designed to include students with disabilities, with emphasis on Universal Design for Learning.
• Disability Studies in Sport & Education: Examining representation, media narratives, and lived experiences of individuals with disabilities in sport and school contexts.
• Teacher Socialisation & Workplace Studies: Exploring the induction, professional identity, and workplace satisfaction of adapted physical educators.
• Qualitative & Post-Qualitative Methods: Employing narrative inquiry, phenomenology, and critical reflection to deepen understanding of inclusive practices.

Research Trends in Recent Publications

Holland’s 2020-2025 publications display a consistent focus on three intersecting themes: (1) inclusive pedagogy—ranging from Universal Design for Learning frameworks to parental communication strategies; (2) lived experiences of individuals with disabilities—covering visual impairments, cerebral palsy, and type 1 diabetes within school and sport settings; and (3) teacher professional development—including the socialisation, certification, and workplace well-being of adapted physical educators.

Teaching & Supervision

• MGLU5213 – Advanced didactics in PE teaching
• PLU8021 – Qualitative and Post-Qualitative Analysis I
• PLU8022 – Qualitative and Post-Qualitative Analysis II

Contact & Digital Presence

• Email: steven.holland@ntnu.no
• Office: Akrinn vest, G332, Calfskin
• Phone: +47 73592201
• ResearchGate & Google Scholar profiles available for further publications and metrics.