Field of work
I have worked at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (formerly Sogn og Fjordane University of Applied Sciences) since 2010, from autumn 2017 as an associate professor. I am involved in two major research and development projects in kindergarten, Active Learning Norwegian Prescool(er)s (ACTNOW) and Move-play-explore in early childhood education (MoveEarly).
Teaches
- Physical activity in kindergarten and school
- Physical activity and cognitive function
Researching
- Physical activity in kindergarten
- Physical activity in school
- Effects of physical activity on cognitive and socio-emotional development
- Staff professional development in physical activity, movement, play and exploration
- Movement environments in kindergarten
Research groups
- FYS801, Physically active play in kindergarten, 25/26, subject responsible
- FYS802, The preschool teacher role and pedagogic work with physically active play, 25/26
- MIDR401, Perspectives on movement , 25/26
- MIDR550, Master's thesis in sport science, 25/26
- PHD901, Bildung and pedagogical practices, 25/26
- PHD950, Doctoral thesis, 25/26
Publications
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Effects of preschool staff professional development in physical activity on self-regulation, executive function and early academic learning in 3–5-year-old children: The active learning Norwegian preschool(er)s (ACTNOW) cluster-randomized controlled trial
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Move-play-explore in early childhood education (MoveEarly) – study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial of staff professional development for quality pedagogical practices and holistic child development in Norwegian kindergartens
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How can physical enrichment of school playgrounds improve movement behaviours and developmental outcomes in children and adolescents? A systematic review with meta-analysis
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Longitudinal associations between preschoolers’ 24-h movement behaviors and development of self-regulation, executive function, vocabulary, and numeracy
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Effects of a staff physical activity professional development intervention on the preschool movement environment: The Active Learning Norwegian Preschool(er)s (ACTNOW) study
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