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Personal profile
I am an Assistant Professor in Physical Eduaction and a PhD student at the Faculty of Education of Education at the University of the Faroe Islands. I teach in the PETE programme and my PhD thesis centres on a school intervention with a FIT FIRST physical eduction programme and the effects on fitness, health and well-being of children and adolescents. In combination with this, I am establishing a university human performance lab.
Research interests
My research interest centres on physical education and exercise science and especially on how physical literacy develops in youth and adolescence. Trained in human physiology and in biomedical engineering, my research skills are quantitative in nature. I have a special interest in cardiorespiratory fitness and endurance training.
Teaching
Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) in all subjects: didactics and methods of teaching, exercie physiology, physical activity.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master, MSc Biomedical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
1 Sept 2008 → 8 Apr 2011
Award Date: 8 Apr 2011
Bachelor, BSc Biomedical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
1 Sept 2005 → 25 Jun 2008
Award Date: 25 Jun 2008
Bachelor, BSc , University of Copenhagen
1 Sept 2002 → 23 Sept 2006
Award Date: 23 Sept 2005
External positions
National Coach in Cycling and Triathlon, Faroe Islands Cycling and Triathlon Associtation
1 Jan 2021 → 31 Dec 2023
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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PhD Project - FIT FIRST Physical Activity Intervention and HRQOL Outcomes
Mohr, M. (PI), Danielsen, B. B. (CoPI), Helgadóttir Davidsen, A. (CoI), Olsen, H. W. (CoI), Skoradal, M.-B. (CoI) & Sjúrðarson, T. (CoI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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PhD Project - FIT FIRST Physical Activity Intervention and Physical Outcomes
Mohr, M. (PI), Olsen, H. W. (CoPI), Skoradal, M.-B. (CoI), Sjúrðarson, T. (CoI), Danielsen, B. B. (CoI) & Helgadóttir Davidsen, A. (CoI)
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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0360 - Impact of statin withdrawal for exercise training adaptability in statin-dependent patients
Sjúrðarson, T. (PI), Mohr, M. (CoI), Skoradal, M.-B. (CoI), Nordsborg, N. B. (CoI), Larsen, S. (CoI), Rasmussen, J. (CoI), Á Borg, S. (CoI) & Olsen, H. W. (CoI)
1/05/25 → 1/05/26
Project: Research
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A 10-week implementation of the FIT FIRST FOR ALL school-based physical activity concept effectively improves cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition in 7–16-year-old schoolchildren
Olsen, H. W., Sjúrðarson, T., Danielsen, B. B., Krustrup, P., Larsen, M. N., Skoradal, M.-B. & Mohr, M., 17 Jul 2024, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 12, 12 p., 1419824.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of a football fitness implementation initiative for an older adult population in a small-scale island society
Skoradal, M.-B., Sjúrðarson, T., Olsen, H. W., Leifsson, E. N., Pelikan, V., Mohr, M. & Davidsen, A. H., 16 Jul 2024, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 12, 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Physical And Perceptual Responses To Two FIT FIRST TEEN Sessions In Faroese 7th-grade Schoolchildren
Olsen, H. W., Oct 2024. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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High-intensity Training And A Low-caloric-diet Improves Maximal Oxygen Consumption And Body Composition In Overweight Adults
Olsen, H. W., Rago, V. & Mohr, M., 2022, p. 71-71. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Activities
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Barna- og ungdómsgranskingardepil settur á stovn
Mohr, M. (Member of programme committee), Hammer, H. (Organiser), Zachariasen, M. T. (Member of programme committee), Olsen, H. W. (Participant), Olsen, S. (Participant), Zachariasson, P. (Participant) & Højsted, I. H. (Chair)
30 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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The role and potential of schools in promoting Aquatic Literacy, offering a local perspective from the Faroe Islands.
Olsen, H. W. (Speaker)
19 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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UArtic - My Northern Project Finalist
Olsen, H. W. (Speaker)
17 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Presentation at Skúlin á Skúlatrøð
Olsen, H. W. (Speaker)
13 Aug 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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American College of Sports Medicine
Olsen, H. W. (Participant)
28 May 2024 → 31 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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Ph.d. verkætlan um FIT FIRST rørsluátak í miðlunum
3/02/23 → 17/05/23
3 items of Media coverage
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