Physical Activity Researcher

In this episode, facilitated by Olli Tikkanen, Noora and Mark discuss their work together on the spiritual dimension of sport. In this second part of the conversation, we start by exploring the ways …

Part 1. Dr Risto Marttinen - Physical education | Lifelong participation | Student centricity

Dr Risto Marttinen is an assistant professor at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.A.

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Athletes from underserved communities often have unique challenges and their pathways have received relatively little attention in the study of athletes’ careers. This episode continues exploring the…

In this episode we are talking with Dr Peltonen about the themes related to his PhD dissertation:

Isometric Force-Time Parameters in Monitoring of Strength Training
With Special Reference to Acute Re…

This is the second part of our discussion on flow in sport, exercise and physical activity with Dr Trish Jackman. What are the current trends and challenges in studying flow from quantitative and qua…

Part 2. Dr Patrick Jachyra  - Online PA program | Tips & Tricks | Neurodevelopmental disorders

Dr Patrick Jachyra is working as a post-doctoral fellow at Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre Centr…

Dr Abigail Morris (Pt2) - Sedentary behaviour | Workplace | Behaviour change

Dr Abigail Morris is working as a Lecturer in Workplace Health and Well Being in Lancaster University, UK.

Her research …

Run-commuting is an increasingly popular mobile practice in which people run between home and work. But who are the people who are doing this and what are the experiences and meanings attached to it?…

Part 2. Dr Lynne Kenney – Musical learning | Rhythm | Movement

Dr. Kenney has advanced fellowship training in forensic psychology and developmental pediatric psychology from Massachusetts General Hos…

Dr Paul Kelly (Pt2) - PA | Positive vs. Negative | Research vs.Teaching | Global vs. Local

Dr Paul Kelly is a Lecturer in Physical Activity for Health at the University of Edinburgh. He is based at t…

Running - as well as other sports - can provide moments of transcendence, but it can also become a distraction and an escape from the absurdity of human existence. How can existential philosophy, esp…

This is a bonus episode introducing our new host Anum Urooj and her new series. The series aims to get the perspectives of researchers, policy makers and practitioners from across the globe on the ar…

In this episode, facilitated by Olli Tikkanen, Noora and Mark discuss their work together on the spiritual dimension of sport. While there is growing literature on spirituality in health psychology a…

Part 1. Dr Lynne Kenney - Preliteracy | Physical literacy | Learning

Dr. Kenney has advanced fellowship training in forensic psychology and developmental pediatric psychology from Massachusetts Gener…

Athletes' careers have been studied for several decades, but fairly little is known about those athletes who come from underserved communities and whose formative years have been accompanied by viole…

There is a long tradition of debates on how to address the quality and rigour of qualitative research. In sport and exercise psychology (SEP), the relativist perspective has been the dominant viewpoi…

The World Health Organization (WHO) released in 2020 updated global guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for childr…

Today we are discussing flow in sport, exercise and physical activity. What do we know about these highly rewarding experiences? What are the current trends and challenges in the research on flow? Mi…

This is the second part of our discussion with Kriss Akabusi, MBE, on Meaningful Sport. Kriss is an Olympian, Motivational Speaker and Businessman. In his outstanding athletic career, he achieved thr…