Psychology of Sport, Excellence and Health We research to promote positive experiences, excellence, and health in diverse sport, exercise and achievement settings. Research About the research at Psychology of Sport, Excellence and Health. Read more about our research Collaboration About collaboration at Psychology of Sport, Excellence and Health. More about collaboration Employees Who are we? See more News from the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics Grant 17.12.2025 Climate-friendly diets in your pocket: New app uses behavioural science principles to change eating habits Backed by a DKK 6.9 million grant from Independent Research Fund Denmark, researchers at the University of Southern Denmark are developing a digital solution that combines behavioural science and game design to support more sustainable food choices. Read article Research 02.12.2025 Artificial intelligence and big data to improve osteoarthritis treatment The University of Southern Denmark is taking part in a new European research initiative that aims to ensure earlier and more targeted treatment of osteoarthritis. Read article Research 28.11.2025 Documented impact of a school-based physical activity programme The Fit First programme improves schoolchildren’s fitness, body composition and health profile – also among 10–15-year-old girls and boys. Read article Awards 22.10.2025 SDU researcher contributes to award-winning efforts for healthier and greener cities A global research network in which Professor Jasper Schipperijn from the University of Southern Denmark plays a central role has been honoured with one of the prestigious Sustainability Awards from the Nobel Sustainability Trust. Read article Research 29.08.2025 Sport with care: 19 shared recommendations to support young people's wellbeing Researchers and practitioners from across Denmark agree – wellbeing in youth sport requires concrete action, both on and off the pitch Read article Grant 08.05.2025 New Grant Boosts Research into the Complexities of Depression Anthony Fernandez from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) secures major funding to develop a new framework for understanding mood disturbances in depression. Read article NEW RESEARCH 24.04.2025 New Possibilities for Osteoarthritis Treatment The largest gene study ever conducted on osteoarthritis has just been published in one of the world's leading journals, NATURE. Søren Thorgaard Skou from IOB has contributed to the project. Read article 08.04.2025 IOB awarded two prestigious EU postdoctoral research projects Upcoming Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellowships to be hosted at SDU’s Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics (IOB). Read article 01.04.2025 DIAS and MoCS Welcome 2025 Visiting Junior Fellows in Applied Phenomenology The Interdisciplinary Phenomenology Cluster at the Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) is proud to announce its fourth round of the Visiting Junior Fellowship in Applied Phenomenology. Read article Award 06.03.2025 Professor Nikos Ntoumanis to receive prestigious award in the US University of Southern Denmark motivational psychology professor becomes first non-North American recipient of NASPSPA's Distinguished Scholar Award. Read article Contact Contact us Do you have questions? Contact Load more Return to the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics Share on Facebook X Linkedin Email Copy link
