Dr. Louise Davis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Louise Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Umeå University, specializing in social developmental psychology with a specific focus on the roles of parents, coaches, and peers in sports contexts. She earned her BSc (Honours) in Sport and Exercise Science and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Bangor University, Wales, UK. Louise completed her PhD in Social Psychology of Sport in 2012 at Loughborough University. In addition to her academic roles, she is a recognized university teacher and a member of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Currently, she holds a postdoctoral fellowship from the Swedish Research Council for Sports Science (Centrum för idrottsforskning), collaborating with Riksidrottsförbundet on various coaching-related research initiatives. Her teaching responsibilities include courses in the psychologist program and coaching programs in sports physiology. Louise actively participates in research groups focusing on sport, physical activity, and health psychology, contributing to projects that probe into the developmental dynamics in sports and preventative measures for abusive behaviors among youth referees.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Louise Davis works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, focusing on research related to social developmental psychology within the context of sports.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.