Physical Activity Researcher
Episodes
What is the role of technology in behavior change? Dr Nicholas Green (Pt2)
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nicholas Green holds PhD in psychology from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. He is specialized in healthy behavior change by studying ...
What can Philosophical Archaeology tell us about the Crisis of Modern Sport (Pt2)? Dr Sandra Meeuwsen - Meaningful Sport Series
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of our conversation with Dr Sandra Meeuwsen on her thoughtprovoking PhD work where she used philosophical archaeology to shed ...
Behavior analysis is such an important tool as... Dr Nicholas Green
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nicholas Green holds PhD in psychology from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. He is specialized in healthy behavior change by studying ...
'Deep' and 'Shallow' Meaning in Physical Education? Prof. Øyvind Standal (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Norwegian educational discourse, 'shallow' and 'deep' learning are buzzwords that refer to two types of learning - memorizing facts vs making conne...
Do hormonal contraceptives affect hypertrophy? Dr Ritva Taipale
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Challenges related to menstrual cycle, hormonal contraceptives and their side effects. Dr Ritva Taipale has done her PhD on combined strength and endu...
Sport as Craftsmanship (Pt2) - Dr Noora Ronkainen - Meaningful Sport Series
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The classic sociological writings (Mills, 1951; Sennett, 2008) describe craftsmanship as a desire to do our work well “for its own sake”. Craftsma...
Why should we have fat percentage limit for endurance sports? Dr Ritva Taipale
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise physiology of women, and more specifically menstural cycle and exercise. Dr Ritva Taipale has done her PhD on combined strength and endurance...
What can Philosophical Archaeology tell us about the Crisis of Modern Sport (Pt1)? Dr Sandra Meeuwsen - Meaningful Sport Series
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Modern sport has an increasingly contradictory face: on the one hand, we can see a positive impact of sport in our societies, but on the other hand, w...
The beginning, struggles and future of this podcast? Host Dr Olli Tikkanen
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Olli Tikkanen takes role of a guest as Melissa Boswell and Hannah O’Day take the roles of hosts. Melissa and Hannah are from ...
Why do we need Phenomenology in Physical Education? Prof. Øyvind Standal (Pt1) - Meaningful Sport Series
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meaning has been a core concept for physical educators for a very long time, and often explored through a phenomenological perspective. Why is phenome...
What are the best things in podcasting? Boswell & O'Day
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have two Ph.D. students from Stanford University Melissa Boswell and Hannah O’Day. In their podcast called Biomechanics of Our Mi...
Sport as Craftsmanship (Pt1) - Dr Noora Ronkainen - Meaningful Sport Series
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the different things in your life that you do for their own sake? Is sport or exercise one of them? The classic sociological writings (Mills,...
How to write a book in 5 weeks? Mr Peter Walker (Pt2)
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2. Mr Peter Walker - Sedentary Behaviour | New book | Writing a book | Creating an audio book In this episode we are discussing with Guardian pol...
Working with Validity in Qualitative Research (Pt 2) - Drs Ronkainen & Wiltshire
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of the conversation on validity of qualitative research with Noora Ronkainen and Gareth Wiltshire. The discussion draws on the...
Stories in Sport that can make a Difference - Prof. Kitrina Douglas (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of our conversation on narrative, identity and meaning in sport with Professor Kitrina Douglas. We explore the different stori...
How can researchers influence political decision makers? Mr Peter Walker (Pt1)
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1. Mr Peter Walker - Sedentary Behaviour | New book | Politics | Journalism In this episode we are discussing with Guardian political journalist...
Digital Health: web-, mobile-, and tracker-based interventions - Prof. Corneel Vandelanotte (Pt2)
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2. Series: Understanding Inter-disciplinary Research in Physical Activity Host: Anum Urooj, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia Follow he...
How do Runners make sense of Run-commuting as a Mobile Practice (Pt2)? Dr Simon Cook - Meaningful Sport Series
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of our episode on run-commuting with Dr Simon Cook. Today, the conversation moves to explorations of the meanings and experien...
Digital Health: web-, mobile-, and tracker-based interventions - Prof. Corneel Vandelanotte (Pt1)
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series: Understanding Inter-disciplinary Research in Physical Activity Host: Anum Urooj, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia Follow her at Twitt...
Is Running a way to Flee the Absurdity of Human Existence (Pt2)? Prof. John Kaag - Meaningful Sport Series
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is existential philosophy relevant for understanding the tensions and paradoxes of our sporting lives? How does running (and other sports) become ...
Struggling with Teaching Load? Learn how to take Advantage of Podcasts. Dr Risto Marttinen (Pt3)
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3. Dr Risto Marttinen (Pt3) - Podcasting | Modern teaching tools | Article club podcast Dr Risto Marttinen is an assistant professor at George...
What can Narrative Theory tell us about Meaning in Sport? Prof. Kitrina Douglas (Pt1) - Meaningful Sport Series
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does elite sport culture steer athletes towards particular stories, identities, feelings and actions? How can athletes resist the dominant narratives,...
Issues with Fitness Testing in Physical Education - Dr Risto Marttinen (Pt2)
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The current state and issues in with Fitness testing in PE. Dr Risto Marttinen is an assistant professor at George Mason University in Fairfax, Vir...
What do we know about the Spiritual Dimension of Sport in Sport Psychology? Drs Nesti & Ronkainen (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, facilitated by Olli Tikkanen, Noora and Mark discuss their work together on the spiritual dimension of sport. In this second part of...
Where did the Education Disappear from Physical Education? Dr Risto Marttinen (Pt1)
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1. Dr Risto Marttinen - Physical education | Lifelong participation | Student centricity Dr Risto Marttinen is an assistant professor at Georg...
Stories of Athletes from Underserved Communities - Rob Book (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Athletes from underserved communities often have unique challenges and their pathways have received relatively little attention in the study of athlet...
How to Monitor Training Effects in Strength Training - Dr Heikki Peltonen (Pt1)
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are talking with Dr Peltonen about the themes related to his PhD dissertation: Isometric Force-Time Parameters in Monitoring of Str...
What are the Methodological Challenges in Researching Flow? Dr Trish Jackman (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of our discussion on flow in sport, exercise and physical activity with Dr Trish Jackman. What are the current trends and chal...
Best tips & tricks for online physical activity programs - Dr Patrick Jachyra (Pt2)
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2. Dr Patrick Jachyra - Online PA program | Tips & Tricks | Neurodevelopmental disorders Dr Patrick Jachyra is working as a post-doctoral fello...
Can you change sedentary behaviour in the workplace? Dr Abigail Morris (Pt2)
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Abigail Morris (Pt2) - Sedentary behaviour | Workplace | Behaviour change Dr Abigail Morris is working as a Lecturer in Workplace Health and Wel...
How do Runners make sense of Run-commuting as a Mobile Practice (Pt1)? Dr Simon Cook - Meaningful Sport Series
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Run-commuting is an increasingly popular mobile practice in which people run between home and work. But who are the people who are doing this and what...
What is musical learning? Dr Lynne Kenney (Pt2)
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2. Dr Lynne Kenney – Musical learning | Rhythm | Movement Dr. Kenney has advanced fellowship training in forensic psychology and developmental ...
Are research findings reported too negatively? Dr Paul Kelly (Pt2)
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Paul Kelly (Pt2) - PA | Positive vs. Negative | Research vs.Teaching | Global vs. Local Dr Paul Kelly is a Lecturer in Physical Activity for Health...
Is Running a way to Flee the Absurdity of Human Existence (Pt1)? Prof. John Kaag - Meaningful Sport Series
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Running - as well as other sports - can provide moments of transcendence, but it can also become a distraction and an escape from the absurdity of hum...
Introducing a new series and a new host!
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bonus episode introducing our new host Anum Urooj and her new series. The series aims to get the perspectives of researchers, policy makers ...
What do we know about the Spiritual Dimension of Sport in Sport Psychology? Drs Nesti & Ronkainen (Pt1) - Meaningful Sport Series
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, facilitated by Olli Tikkanen, Noora and Mark discuss their work together on the spiritual dimension of sport. While there is growing ...
Why motor movement is essential for all learning? - Dr Lynne Kenney (Pt1)
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1. Dr Lynne Kenney - Preliteracy | Physical literacy | Learning Dr. Kenney has advanced fellowship training in forensic psychology and developmen...
Stories of Athletes From Underserved Communities (Pt1) - Rob Book - Meaningful Sport Series
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Athletes' careers have been studied for several decades, but fairly little is known about those athletes who come from underserved communities and who...
New Year Bonus Episode - Plans for 2021
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short bonus episode, in which Olli and Noora reflect back on 2020 and reveal some plans for 2021. Check out and hear more about the new podc...
Working with Validity in Qualitative Research (Pt1) - Drs Ronkainen & Wiltshire
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is a long tradition of debates on how to address the quality and rigour of qualitative research. In sport and exercise psychology (SEP), the rel...
The most important changes in WHO guidelines are... Dr Emmanuel Stamatakis (Pt1)
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour The World Health Organization (WHO) released in 2020 updated global guidelines on phy...
Flow in Sport, Exercise and PE – Dr Trish Jackman (Pt1) - Meaningful Sport Series
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are discussing flow in sport, exercise and physical activity. What do we know about these highly rewarding experiences? What are the current ...
Finding Meaning in Movement after Retirement from Elite Sport – Kriss Akabusi MBE (Pt2) – Meaningful Sport Series
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of our discussion with Kriss Akabusi, MBE, on Meaningful Sport. Kriss is an Olympian, Motivational Speaker and Businessman. In...
Identity and Spirituality in Sport – Sam Jarman (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our discussion with Sam Jarman. Sam played professional golf for about 10 years before transitioning to coaching and specializing in t...
Elite Sport and Existentialism: A Personal Journey – Kriss Akabusi MBE (Pt1) – Meaningful Sport Series
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kriss Akabusi, MBE, is an Olympian, motivational speaker and businessman. He achieved three Olympic medals, as well as World, European and Commonwealt...
Developing a Philosophical Perspective on Sport – Sam Jarman (Pt1) – Meaningful Sport Series
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us start playing sport because we just fall in love with it. However, many athletes who progress to a higher level of competition lose the joy...