Movement and Embodiment in Education and Society (MEES)

Our Research

MEES draws inspiration from different philosophical and theoretical traditions. Our research is characterised by its ability to address social, psychological, and material dimensions of teaching and learning where movement, body, health, and sustainability are in focus. On this basis, a rich variety of methods and designs are used to conduct empirical investigations and development projects.

Objective
The activities of the research group are conducted in line with the research profile for sport science at Malmö University where research is multidisciplinary and closely linked to society. Based on a collegially organised context, the group works to strengthen the department's research environment in terms of teaching and learning about movement, body, health, and sustainability.

The group works with theoretical and methodological developments empirical research, quality review of research and research applications, collaboration activities with teachers and schools, and in-service material for practitioners. We run several externally funded research projects, are active in two international graduate schools, and work to support education and competence development.