Events

A Foucauldian reading of athlete commitment in a lower secondary sports school in Norway. 

Mindfulness with Professor Amishi Jha. 

The 11th International Outdoor Education Research Conference is being hosted by the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, Norway. The dates are from Monday afternoon, June 22nd, to midday on Friday, June 26th.

Wheelchair users are at increased risk of low bone mass and osteoporosis due to reduced mechanical loading on the skeleton. This study explored the effects of heavy strength training and nutrition on bone health, muscle strength, and body composition in adult wheelchair users.

The conference Equal Play – Equal Power brings together leaders from sport, politics, development cooperation and civil society to discuss how sport can serve as a driver for development, inclusion and peace, with a focus on girls and equal opportunities globally.

Marte Gram's doctoral thesis sheds light on health challenges among rhythmic gymnasts and dancers, such as overuse injuries, urinary leakage, and menstrual cycle-related symptoms. The study provides valuable insights into how training can be adapted to maintain health and optimize performance in aesthetic sports.

What happens when pregnant athletes go beyond traditional exercise recommendations? Emilie Mass Dalhaug has examined the acute effects of high-intensity interval training and strength training among pregnant elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts, as well as various health variables in both the mother and the fetus

Elite sport is taking place in highly specialized and dynamic environments and a new specialized role of the High Performance Manager (HPM) has evolved.

Would you like to learn about the latest developments in physical activity and public health? Join us as we mark 20 years of national surveillance through the KAN/ungKan studies and celebrate the launch of Norway’s new WHO Collaborating Centre.

Women's football has developed tremendously in recent years, but what does this mean for the risk of injuries among top players? This dissertation provides an updated picture of the injury situation in the Norwegian Top League, with a particular focus on groin injuries, which have previously been little studied.

Endurance exercise provides consistent and positive effects on metabolic health, while a low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diet yields variable results depending on the individual and context. The research demonstrates that lifestyle interventions must be tailored rather than relying on universal advice and diet trends.

What makes young people quit sports? PhD candidate Lars Erik Espedalen has researched Norwegian youths' well-being in sports and finds that it depends on mastery, social belonging, and participation, and that it is necessary to view dropout rates in light of young people's everyday lives.

How can young athletes develop in the best possible way? This doctoral research highlights the importance of individualized training adaptations, injury prevention, and a holistic, patient-focused approach to foster both performance and health.

In the research project “Gender Equality through a Sustainable Career for Coaches and Leaders in Sports”, researchers from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH) and the University of Lyon in France have investigated how women in sports experience their everyday work life – and what changes they believe are necessary to make careers in sports more sustainable. Join our breakfast seminar where we share insights, experiences, and suggestions for possible solutions.

How can we understand the moving body ecologically in technologized environments? In this philosophical project, Margrethe Voll Storaas utilizes biosemiotics to analyze how everything from training arenas to medications and language shapes our modern self-understanding and challenges the conditions for human life.

The 8th annual international Strength and Conditioning Conference is a scientific conference for research and innovation in strength training and conditioning. The topics focus on elite sports, as well as the elderly, patients with physical illnesses and public health.

Endurance training influences how the body utilizes and excretes proteins. This dissertation demonstrates that both exercise and nutrient intake are crucial for protein metabolism and performance.

What mindset do Norwegian coaches have, and how does it influence their views on talent development? This study mapped nearly 6,000 coaches from various sports across the country.

We are thrilled to welcome researchers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo this July for an inspiring exchange of knowledge and innovation in footwear biomechanics.

At CRiC 2025, we aim to push beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries in both research and practice.

A recent study used machine learning to develop personalized risk calculators for ACL surgery patients, predicting the chance of needing a revision surgery within five years. By utilizing data from Norway and Denmark, the study aims to tailor outcomes to individual risk profiles. While promising, the models highlight both potential and areas for improvement.

Learn how to apply AI in practice in research or among athletes.

Research from the study "The Cause" shows that exercise can improve health and quality of life for breast cancer survivors, even though their response to exercise is lower than that of healthy individuals. Tailored exercise programs are crucial for effective rehabilitation and can reduce healthcare costs while improving quality of life.