Mattias Folkesson

About Mattias Folkesson

Mattias Folkesson is doctor in Sports science, majoring in physiology/medicine, and a teacher in Physical education, Mathematics and Physics.

Research:

The research is mainly conducted within:

- Adaptations linked to diet and exercise: On a functional, cellular and molecular level

- Physical activity and exercise for prevention of health and treatment of disease

Teaching is mainly conducted within:

The Sport coaching program, Physical education teacher program as well as Courses in Sport science with a focus on training principles and methods.

The teaching is primarily aimed at sports physiology, anatomy and biomechanics, training principles and methods, physiological assessment, and supervision.

Other:

- Coordinator for Örebro University as an elite sports-friendly university (EVL). A national collaboration under the national sports federation (RF) with the aim of promoting the combination of elite sports and studies.

- In addition to his work at Örebro University, Mattias is also a board member of RF-SISU/Örebro and active in endurance sports