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Effects of a one-year physical activity intervention on markers of hemostasis among breast cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction: Physical activity may reduce the development of breast cancer. Whereas hypercoagulability has been linked to adverse outcomes in breast cancer patients, the effects of physical activity on their hemostatic ... -
Sexual harassment in fitness instructors: Prevalence, perpetrators, and mental health correlates
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction: This paper explores frequency of experiences of sexual harassment (SH) among fitness instructors, outlines the typical perpetrator, and explores associated mental health symptoms. Design: Cross-sectional ... -
Risk and prevalence of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) among professional female football players
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)A high prevalence of low energy availability (LEA) has been reported in female football players. This is of concern as problematic LEA may evolve into a syndromic pattern known as relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs). ... -
Device-measured physical activity and sedentary time in the Nordic countries: A scoping review of population-based studies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Purpose: The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize and describe the methodology and results from population-based studies of physical activity and sedentary time measured with devices in the Nordic countries ... -
Up for the tackle?: The pelvic floor and rugby: A review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)The pelvic floor and its associated disorders are a unique and often overlooked aspect of women's rugby. This review discusses relevant biopsychosocial considerations specific to the pelvic floor and rugby. Pelvic floor ... -
Examination of the validity of the Injury-Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport (I-PRRS) scale in male professional football players: A worldwide study of 29 professional teams
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Perceived confidence is an important dimension of an athlete’s psychological readiness to return-to-play. However, there is no established and validated tool to evaluate confidence in professional football. This study aimed ... -
Despite good intentions: The elusiveness of social justice in health and physical education curricula across different contexts
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)This paper draws on critical discourse analysis to examine how health and physical education (HPE) curricula from Sweden, Norway, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand may influence possibilities for the enactment of ... -
How do survivors after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest perceive their health compared to the norm population?: A nationwide registry study from Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction: Self-perceived health status data is usually collected using patient-reported outcome measures. Information from the patients’ perspective is one of the important components in planning person-centred care. ... -
The role of risk in nature sports
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)In this article, I will examine the role of risk in the risky nature sports. Risky nature sports are identified as nature sports where participants may reckon with the possibility of severe injury or death if things go ... -
Benefits of enacting and observing gestures on foreign language vocabulary learning: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The integration of physical movements, such as gestures, into learning holds potential for enhancing foreign language (L2) education. Uncovering whether actively performing gestures during L2 learning is more, or equally, ... -
Discontinuity, risk, patience, and appeal: Existential aspects of practising in physical education
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: For quite some time now, physical education (PE) scholars have expressed concerns about objectifying tendencies within the school subject of PE, calling for a fresh design that foregrounds students’ subjectivity ... -
Examining the validity, reliability and feasibility of capturing children's physical literacy through games-based assessment in physical education
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Observational tools can help refine practice design and guide the creation of effective learning environments. The intention of this study was to design and validate an observational instrument for assessing ... -
Influence of pelvic floor muscle training alone or as part of a general physical activity program during pregnancy on urinary incontinence, episiotomy and third- or fourth-degree perineal tear: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction: The complex process of pregnancy and childbirth significantly influences the well-being of both mother and child. Today all pregnant women without medical contraindications are recommended to start or continue ... -
Children’s rights to and in sport: A comparative analysis of organizational policies in the Scandinavian countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)It has long been stated that children have the rights to protection from, e.g., abuse and to the provision of age-appropriate leisure, play, and recreational activities along with participation in all matters that concerns ... -
Assessment for and of learning in nonlinear movement education practices
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Principles such as instructional alignment and step-by-step progression are often seen as crucial features of good assessment practices in school physical education (PE). These features are problematic from ... -
The feasibility of a multidimensional intervention in lymphoma survivors with chronic fatigue
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Purpose: Chronic fatigue (CF) affects 25–30% of lymphoma survivors, but interventions designed to reduce fatigue are lacking. The main aim of this study was to test the feasibility of a multidimensional intervention study ... -
Position paper: Rationale for a focused attention on mental health of high-performance sports coaches
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)High-performance (HP) coaching has been described as “a complex, social, and dynamic activity that is not easily represented as a set of tangible and predictable processes.” Coaches are not only responsible for extensive ... -
Ironic processes of concentration and suppression under pressure: A study on rifle shooting in Norwegian elite biathletes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)In rifle shooting, suppressing unwanted thoughts can backfire in one's performance, causing athletes to behave contrary to their desired intention and further deteriorate their performance. Purpose: This study examined ... -
Relationship of device measured physical activity type and posture with cardiometabolic health markers: Pooled dose–response associations from the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep Consortium
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Aims/hypothesis: The aim of this study was to examine the dose–response associations of device-measured physical activity types and postures (sitting and standing time) with cardiometabolic health. Methods: We conducted ... -
Effects on physical activity, physical fitness and well-being in a 36-months randomized controlled study, comparing a multimodal hospital-based intervention programme for primary cardiovascular prevention with usual care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, and primary prevention efforts are poorly developed in people at high cardiovascular risk. On this background, we performed the ...