Glenn Björklund

Universitetslektor|Senior Lecturer

Tjänstetitel: Universitetslektor
Akademisk titel: Docent
Ansvarsområde: Centrumledare NVC
Telefon arbete: +46 (0)10-1428149
E-postadress: glenn.bjorklund@miun.se
Rumsnummer: 307b
Ort: Östersund
- Anställd inom ämnet:
- Idrottsvetenskap

- Forskningscentra:
- Nationellt vintersportcentrum, NVC
- Avdelning:
- Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper (HOV)

Bakgrund

2019 - Associate Professor in Sports Science
2016 - 2020 Head of Sports Physiology at Swedish Sports Confederation elite support team in Stockholm (RF elitidrottsstöd)
2011 - Senior Lecturer in Sports Science
2010 - PhD in Health Science (Mid Sweden University)
2005 - MSc in Medical Science (Uppsala University)
2001 - BSc in Sports Science (GIH, Stockholm)

Forskningsområden

My research has a strong research focus on on variable and intermittent exercise with specific interest in de-coupling of physiological training variables as oxygen uptake, NIRS, blood lactate and heart rate. Further research focus is how to apply training metrics related to internal and external demands. A third research focus performance and sports analytics using statistical models to predict and determine performance outcomes in sports as biathlon and swimming.

Forskning

Running - trailrunning and downhill running
Cross-country skiing - physiology, biomechanics
Biathlon - performance analysis, physiology
Tennis - physiology, biomechanics
Swimming - performance analysis

Undervisning

2018 - 2019 Head of Masters Degree in Sports Science - Performance Optimisation with a Focus on Elite Sport, 60 credits
2013 - 2016 Masters Degree in Sports Science - Performance Optimisation with a Focus on Elite Sport, 60 credits