Dr. Karin Grahn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karin Grahn is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on gender issues within organized sports and coaching programs. Her research interests include the dynamics of gender in sports, particularly the roles of children and youth athletes, coaches, and parents. She teaches in the Sports Coaching program and the Health Promotion program, as well as in Teacher Education. Her expertise encompasses pedagogics, scientific theory, and methodology related to sports and gender studies. Karin's main teaching focuses on exploring sports from a social science perspective, examining how organized sports can influence gender constructs and youth engagement. She has published various papers related to women in sports, youth sports, and the experiences of athletes with ADHD and ASD. Her work often emphasizes the importance of equitable practices in sports coaching and the construction of gender perceptions in educational settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2006-06-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaches and conducts research in the fields of sports coaching, gender studies, and pedagogy.

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).