Ninitha Maivorsdotter
Associate Professor of Public Health Science
School of Health Sciences
Room G2405
Ninitha Maivorsdotter has a PhD in Sport Sciences and Physical Education.
Since 2007 she has been working at the department of Health Sciences at Örebro University, and since 2012 at School of Humanities and Informatics at University of Skövde. She has also a background with studies in education, literature and information science.
Maivorsdotters’main research interest is the study of meaning ¬making process in educational activities involving the moving body in physical education and sport. A special focus is directed towards aesthetic aspects of meaningmaking and learning, including a special interest for narrative research.
Selected publications
- Maivorsdotter, N. & Quennerstedt, M. (2012) The act of running: A practical epistemology analysis of aesthetic experience in sport. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health 4(3), 362-381.
- Maivorsdotter, N. & Wickman, P.¬O. (2011) Skating in a life context: examining the significance of aesthetic experience in sport using practical epistemology analysis, Sport, Education & Society 16(5), 613-628.
- Maivorsdotter, N. & Lundvall, S. (2009) Aesthetic experience as an aspect of embodied learning: stories from physical education student teachers, Sport, Education and Society 14(3), 265¬-279.
Research
Publications
Projects
2023
FORMakademisk
2023. Article.
https://doi.org/10.7577/formakademisk.5234
2022
Denna sköna nya värld: Arbetsliv och arbetsmarknad i digitaliseringens tid
2022. Chapter in book.
Deweyan transactionalism in education: Beyond self-action and inter-action
2022. Chapter in book.
2021
Proceedings of the DRS LEARN X DESIGN 2021: 6th International Conference for Design Education Researchers Engaging with Challenges in Design Education: Volume 1
2021. Conference paper.
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs_lxd2021.01.243
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
2021. Article.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.768295
Learning Movements: New Perspectives of Movement Education
2021. Chapter in book. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003142775-13
Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy
2021. Article.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2020.1834525
2020
Qualitative Health Research
2020. Article.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732320907585
2019
Scandinavian Sport Studies Forum
2019. Article.
Sport, Education and Society
2019. Article. https://doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2017.1346600
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Finished projects
Inclusion and Digital Tools in the School Subject Physical Education and Health
Students with neuropsychiatric disorders (such as autism or ADHD) have cognitive functional differences that are not always visible but significantly affect their opportunities in various educational settings. This issue is particularly relevant in the subject of Physical Education and Health. Despite its significant impact on students' learning and opportunities for physical activity, many students with neuropsychiatric disorders either do not participate in lessons or fail to meet the course objectives. This is particularly unfortunate since Physical Education and Health is one of the subjects that can support students' health from a lifelong perspective.
September 2016 - September 2020 DHEARFUN – Digital aids for increased joy of movement for children with neurodevelopmental disorders
The level of physical activity is constantly declining among children and adolescents. School children today do not reach the recommended level of activity needed to maintain good physical and mental health, in the present or for the future. The FUN project aims to develop digital aids and applications that will encourage pupils with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) to increase their level of physical activity.
April 2019 - January 2020 DHEAR – for a healthier and more sustainable soci