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 three research and development projects in kindergarten, Active Learning Norwegian Prescool(er)s (ACTNOW), Move-play-explore in early childhood education (MoveEarly) and Moving Towards a Thriving Early Childhood Workforce (THRIWE).
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
Research groups
Publications
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Researcher-practitioner partnerships for child development in early childhood education and care
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Development and application of a scoring and visualization approach for 24-hour movement behaviours: an example based on social-emotional development in early years children
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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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