University of Gothenburg

Our research

Research at the department is focused on Food and nutrition as well as Sport science. The research involves human habits, perceptions and choices regarding food and meals, as well as communication and learning in everyday life and school. It also includes research studies of the sports movement, children's and youth sport, the school subject physical education and physical activity habits. Perspectives as learning, leadership, socialization, gender, health and the environment are covered.

Research environments

Four research environments to strengthen research, community and exchange: Health Promotion, Food and Meals, Sports Coaching and Physical Education (SCoPE), Physical Activity, Health and Performance (PAHP).