Dr. Lars Østergaard

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lars Domino Østergaard is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University, specializing in Active Health. His research predominantly focuses on sports pedagogy and physical activity in educational contexts, exploring the impact of sedentary activities and gaming/esports on students. He advocates for alternative sports activities like lifestyle sports, parkour, and skateboarding while developing instructional models to enhance student engagement in learning. His teaching spans undergraduate and master's levels in sports, responsible for modules such as Introduction to Problem-Based Learning, Motivation in Sports, and Health Promotion. Østergaard has supervised Ph.D. students in areas relating to ball sports and esports, demonstrating a commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. Elected chair of studies for Sports Public Health, he actively contributes to curriculum development and promotes alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2011-10-01 — Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg

Teaching and conducting research in Active Health and Sports Pedagogy.

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.