Dr. Kristian Thomsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kristian Raun Thomsen is an Associate Teaching Professor at Aarhus University in the Department of Public Health - Sport Science. His research focuses on talent development, dual careers, and transitions in elite sports, with particular emphasis on football. He has also undertaken educational research exploring learning processes in the intersection of academia and practice, including internships and employability. His teaching responsibilities include sports pedagogy and performance optimization within the bachelor's program in Sports Science, as well as project-based courses at the master's level. Kristian has a background in sports science, applied visual communication, and pedagogy, and has previously played professional football. He has been involved in consulting roles with organizations such as the Danish Football Association, and has contributed to establishing a sports-focused boarding school in Denmark. Kristian has been actively engaged in academic program management and has played a significant role in developing new curricula and accreditation processes. His contributions to teaching have earned him nominations for Aarhus University's Pedagogical Honorary Award in both 2021 and 2024.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Aarhus University • Aarhus, Denmark

Responsible for teaching in the area of sports pedagogy and performance optimization at both bachelor's and master's levels, as well as overseeing academic program management.

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.