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News from the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics

TEDxOdense

11.06.2026

New TEDx video from SDU professor: Why Don’t Children Play Outside Anymore?

Today, 11 June, marks the International Day of Play – the United Nations’ international day dedicated to play. On the same day, TED is releasing the official video of SDU professor Jasper Schipperijn’s TEDxOdense talk: “Why Don't Children Play Outside Anymore?”

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SDU researchers explain the World Cup

09.06.2026

World Cups are no longer won by the best 11 players

More matches, a faster pace and more substitutions make fitness and squad depth more important than ever at the World Cup, says Professor Peter Krustrup.

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SDU researchers explain the World Cup

09.06.2026

Heat may become the biggest challenge at the World Cup

Long-distance travel, high temperatures and matches at altitude can all affect player performance during a World Cup. Football researcher at the University of Southern Denmark Chris Carling points to heat as the biggest challenge.

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SDU researchers explain the World Cup

09.06.2026

Small mistakes can reveal when World Cup players are mentally off balance

Sport psychology consultant Carsten Hvid Larsen looks for the small signs that players are mentally off balance. At a World Cup, even minor deviations can have major consequences when matches are decided by the finest of margins.

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Fellow

21.05.2026

Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani elected fellow of international research society

Professor Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani from the University of Southern Denmark has been elected fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) – a leading international research society within behavioural science.

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Research

06.05.2026

Global experts agree: Physical activity should be assessed, prescribed and promoted in routine healthcare

An international consensus initiated by the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) and led and coordinated by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark and the University of Copenhagen outlines how healthcare professionals can routinely assess and prescribe physical activity for people with chronic conditions.

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Honour award

24.04.2026

International honour awarded to SDU professor

Professor Ewa Roos receives the OARSI Lifetime Achievement Award for research that has improved the treatment of osteoarthritis worldwide.

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20.02.2026

Top football researcher appointed at the University of Southern Denmark

International expert in football research and performance analysis to strengthen SDU’s research in elite football and talent development.

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Reasearch

29.01.2026

One session of advice just as effective as rehab for many older patients

A new Danish study shows that extended rehabilitation programmes don't necessarily lead to better outcomes than a single advisory session.

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Women's health

21.01.2026

Women’s health must be prioritised in sport

A new set of 56 international injury prevention recommendations highlights the specific risks and needs of female athletes. Merete Møller, a researcher at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, was part of the steering committee behind the recommendations.The University of Southern Denmark moves up to second place in the ShanghaiRanking 2025.

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Last Updated 09.06.2026