Background
Espnes, Geir Arild was born on November 23, 1957 in Hemne, Norway. Son of Odd Hjermund and Else Espnes.
Espnes, Geir Arild was born on November 23, 1957 in Hemne, Norway. Son of Odd Hjermund and Else Espnes.
Bachelor with honors, University Trondheim, Norway, 1986. Master of Arts, University Trondheim, Norway, 1987. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, University Trondheim, Norway, 1994.
Head nurse Hospital of Psychiatry, Trondheim, 1983—1985, research fellow, 1985—1987. Marketing manager Addresseavisen, 1988—1989. Research fellow University Trondheim, 1980—1992, assistant professor, 1992—1994.
Associate professor Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, 1994—2001, professor health psychology, head of department, since 2002. Professor health science Sør-Trøndelag University College, since 2002. Visiting fellow Australian National University, 1996-2004.
Consultant Norwegian Center Sport Research, Trondheim, since 1989, Meduca, Kristiansund, Norway, 1995-1998, Government Office Social Security, Norway, 1995-2000. Member National Advisory Board for Master Studies, 1999-2001. Captain Norwegian Air Force, 1976-1998.
Member Oppdal County Council, 1999—2003. Member American Psychological Association, European Health Psychology Society, Norwegian Association Sport Psychology.
Married Helga Haugland Volden. Children: Olav, Kristin.