Institutt for friluftsliv, idrett og kroppsøving
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Arm crank and wheelchair ergometry produce similar peak oxygen uptake but different work economy values in individuals with spinal cord injury
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Objective. To study whether values for peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) and work economy (WE) at a standardized workload are different when tested by arm crank ergometry (ACE) and wheelchair ergometry (WCE). Methods. Twelve ... -
Is physical exercise and dietary therapy a feasible alternative to cognitive behavior therapy in treatment of eating disorders? A randomized controlled trial of two group therapies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective: To compare effects of physical exercise and dietary therapy (PED‐t) to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treatment of bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge‐eating disorder (BED). Method: The active sample (18–40 years ... -
Walking barefoot vs. with minimalist footwear–influence on gait in younger and older adults
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: In recent years, minimalist footwear has been increasingly promoted for its use in sportive and recreational activities. These shoes are considered to function naturally like barefoot walking while providing a ... -
Steder i naturen: sted, natur og materialitet på ungdomstrinnet
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)I denne artikkelen utforskes teoretiske og empiriske perspektiver på sted i undervisningssammenheng, og det stilles spørsmål om hvordan læringsarenaer i naturen kan forstås som sted, natur og materialitet på ungdomstrinnet. ... -
Changes in Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Well-Being Following a School-Based Health Promotion Program in a Norwegian Region with a Poor Public Health Profile: A Non-Randomized Controlled Study in Early Adolescents
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in physical activity (PA), physical fitness and psychosocial well-being in early adolescents following implementation of a school-based health promotion program in ... -
A home away from home: football and the street in a South African township
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)rassroots football in Soweto is peculiar – played in public, but suspended in ideas of confined protection. Physically situated in the midst of treacherous streets, but understood through concepts of safety and security. ... -
The Role of Fiber in Energy Balance
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Excessive energy intake is linked with obesity and subsequent diet-related health problems, and it is therefore a major nutritional challenge. Compared with the digestible carbohydrates starch and sugars, fiber has a low ... -
Sport, outdoor life and the Nordic world: an introduction
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)This paper examines the key elements within the relationships of sport and civil society in Scandinavia. The analysis combines themes and developments in Nordic sport and civil society, such as the role of the welfare state ... -
National structures for building and managing sport facilities: a comparative analysis of the Nordic countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Sport facilities are instrumental in keeping the population fit and healthy. Governments worldwide are thus engaged in devising policies, programs and projects for building such facilities, with the aim of providing citizens ... -
Power and domination in sport policy and politics: three intertwined levels of exercising power
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)In this article, I discuss the fruitfulness of a three-level approach for studying power and domination in sport policy and politics, derived from the work of Pierre Bourdieu and Steven Lukes. This approach provides new ... -
Den livskraftige barnehagen: En økofilosofisk-pedagogisk tilnærming
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Artikkelen utvikler en økopedagogisk-filosofisk tilnærming til den livskraftige barnehagen som en framtidens barnehage for en naturvennlig og bærekraftig utvikling. Empirien bygger på et aksjonsforskningsprosjekt i ... -
Exercise obsession and compulsion in adults with longstanding eating disorders: Validation of the Norwegian version of the compulsive exercise test
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives: The objectives of this study were to (1) validate the Norwegian version of the Compulsive Exercise Test (CET) in adults with longstanding eating disorders, and (2) explore predictors of high CET-score. Methods: ... -
Relativ energimangel i idrett og redusert beinhelse – fysioterapeutens rolle i identifisering og håndtering
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Validity and Reliability of an Inertial Sensor-Based Knee Proprioception Test in Younger vs. Older Adults
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Diminishing proprioception caused by aging effects is associated with a higher risk to fall. However, existing measurement systems of proprioception are often expensive, time-consuming, or insufficient regarding reliability ... -
Assessing physical activity in people with mental illness: 23-country reliability and validity of the Simple Physical Activity Questionnaire (SIMPAQ)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Physical inactivity is a key contributor to the global burden of disease and disproportionately impacts the wellbeing of people experiencing mental illness. Increases in physical activity are associated with ... -
Sports and Active Living Are Medicine, and Education, Happiness, Performance, Business, Innovation, and Culture…for a Sustainable World
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)About 30% of adults worldwide (Hallal et al., 2012) do not meet the minimum World Health Organization recommendation on daily activity (World Health Organization, 2010). The inactivity starts in adolescence with a high ... -
Viking Ships with Angular Stems: Did the Old Norse term beit refer to early sailing ships?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)This article discusses a certain type of ship known from Scandinavian Viking Age and Merovingian Period iconography. This type of ship has a vertical stem and stern that meet the keel at right angles, sometimes with an ... -
Bred verdiskaping som strategi for bærekraftig stedsutvikling
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)This article is based on the evaluation of two national programs in Norway on values creation based on natural and cultural resources from 2006 to 2014, and it has been used by Oppland county council program on Values ... -
Stronger Is Better: The Impact of Upper Body Strength in Double Poling Performance
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)The purpose of the present study was to compare time results from a roller-skiing double poling (DP) time trial with different physiological variables, muscular strength variables, and DP characteristics in both male and ... -
The Role of Social Relational Emotions for Human-Nature Connectedness
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Little is known about the psychological processes through which people connect to nature. From social psychology, we know that emotions play an essential role when connecting to others. In this article, we argue that social ...
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