Dr. Camilla Bakkær Simonsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Camilla Bakkær Simonsen is a PhD Fellow at Aalborg University, focusing her research on understanding how social relationships and support influence individuals' opportunities for physical activity and sports engagement, particularly among children and youth. Her work heavily centers on co-creation as a method to enhance community capacity in supporting physical activity for young people. Simonsen has previously utilized co-creation processes to involve ethnic minorities in developing tailored movement activities for this target group. In her teaching, she emphasizes the interaction with students to create a safe learning environment conducive to exploration, curiosity, and experimentation, whether in theoretical settings or practical instruction in sports history and sociology. She has a passionate interest in gymnastics and dance, aiming to inspire students to explore the potentials of these fields in their professional journeys.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Fellow

2019-01-17 — Present

Aalborg University • Gistrup

Conducting research on social relations and their impact on physical activity among children and youth.

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.