Dr. Pär Rylander

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Biography

Pär Rylander is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on leadership, coaching, and performance development in sports. His dissertation examines the power dynamics of coaches and their influence on team sports, particularly how different bases of power affect athlete satisfaction and practice behaviors. His research has received funding from the Centre for Sports Research. Rylander teaches various topics related to leadership, sport management, and social psychology. He has contributed to several academic conferences and publications that address issues in sports medicine, coaching effectiveness, and the psychometric properties of sports performance instruments. His work is essential for understanding the intricate relationships between coaching practices and athlete performance outcomes.

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).