Idrottsforskning
Idrottsforskning, or sports science research, is the systematic study of sport, exercise and physical activity. It covers physiological and biomechanical processes underlying performance, psychological factors that influence motivation and learning, sociocultural aspects of sport, nutritional considerations, and pedagogical questions related to training and education. The field also investigates how sport and activity affect health, well-being, and public policy.
Researchers in idrottsforskning address elite performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation, exercise prescription, and the broader health
Work is conducted at universities, hospital-affiliated research units, national sports federations, and independent institutes, often through
Sweden and other Nordic countries have a tradition of supporting idrottsforskning through academic programs and collaborations