Education
1990 Master"s degree thesis in work physiology, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NSSS)
1996 Doctor of Philosophy, NSSS.
1990 Master"s degree thesis in work physiology, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NSSS)
1996 Doctor of Philosophy, NSSS.
He also holds a position as Adjunct Professor at Sogn og Fjordane University College, Faculty of Teacher and Sport. His main research area is physical fitness and physical activity surveillance, and physical activity in relation to risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. He has been one of the main authors of the Norwegian and the Nordic physical activity recommendations.
He has published more than 100 original research articles, review papers and book chapters, in addition to two books
He has been the main advisor for 45 master students and 6 Doctor of Philosophy students, and 11 of his students are currently working towards their Doctor of Philosophy degrees. 1990 Master"s degree thesis in work physiology, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NSSS) 1995-1996 Associate professor, NCSS 1997-2001 Scientific officer Ullevål University Hospital/Associate professor at NSSS 2001-2006 Associate professor in Physical activity and health at NSSS 2006-current Professor, Department of Sports Medicine, at NSSS 2010-current Adjunct Professor, Sogn og Fjordane University College.
He is chair of the National Council on Physical Activity, and a past member of the Medical Council of the Norwegian Diabetes Federation.