- Exercise physiology
- Biomechanics
- Motor learning
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Thomas Johansen Losnegard is a Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences within the Institute of Physical Performance. He serves as Professor in skiing with primary responsibility for cross-country skiing research and teaching, while also holding the position of Head of Department of Endurance at the Norwegian Olympic Training Center (Olympiatoppen) and leading the "Sports Technology group". Dr. Losnegard earned his PhD from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in 2013 with research focused on determinations of performance in elite cross country skiing. His academic journey has established him as a leading expert in winter sports performance physiology and biomechanics. Professor Losnegard's research spans exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning, and performance analyses, with particular emphasis on cross-country skiing applications. His work examines pacing strategies, physiological demands of competition, and the development of objective measurement tools for athletic performance. He has made significant contributions to understanding sex differences in skiing performance, test-retest reliability of performance variables, and the influence of race duration on physiological parameters. His research bridges theoretical sports science with practical coaching applications through his work with Olympiatoppen. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with multiple 2024-2025 articles focusing on pacing demands, performance measurement, and training characteristics in elite endurance sports. These works reflect his ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge in winter sports performance. Innovative Education award from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (2018) Education Award for outstanding efforts for educational quality at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences (2018) Professor Losnegard has supervised more than 20 master's students throughout his career and holds main responsibility for cross-country skiing courses in the bachelor program. He serves as course leader for "Training Theory" (IDR109) and has developed educational content that integrates cutting-edge research with practical application. His collaboration with Olympiatoppen has resulted in significant contributions to training methodology, including work on the Olympiatoppen Intensity Scale. As head of the "Sports Technology group," he leads research efforts focused on developing and implementing objective measurement tools for athletic performance. His work with the Olympiatoppen Intensity Scale demonstrates his commitment to translating research into practical coaching tools that benefit Norwegian elite athletes across endurance sports.







