Dr. Dan Fransson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dan Fransson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in sports science and exercise physiology. His research interests focus on the biomechanics of football, analysing how external training loads affect injury risks and performance metrics in both male and female athletes. Dan's work includes significant publications in reputable journals such as BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine and the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, emphasizing the physiological responses and mechanical demands of athletes during training and competition. He has contributed to numerous studies examining muscle metabolism, fatigue patterns, and the impact of training loads on injury incidence among elite players. Through his research, he aims to enhance understanding of optimal training strategies that can improve athlete performance while mitigating risks of injuries.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).